Definition Synonyms
Definition of continental - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geographyrelated to a continent
- The continental climate varies greatly from coastal weather..
2.
geographyrelated to mainland as opposed to islands
- The continental part of the country is larger.
Noun
personUK someone from a continent, especially EuropeUK
- She met a continental during her trip to France.
Expressions with continental
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
light morning meal typically consisting of bread, pastries, fruit, and coffee
The hotel offers a continental breakfast with croissants and fresh fruit.
quilt filled with down or synthetic material
She bought a new continental quilt for her bedroom.
the 48 adjoining US states excluding Alaska and Hawaii
The continental United States experiences a wide range of weather patterns.
change in political or economic power
The election results caused a continental shift in the country's political landscape.
hotel plan offering a daily continental breakfast
The hotel offers a continental plan for all guests.
part of Earth's crust that forms large landmasses
The continental crust is thicker than the oceanic crust..
gradual movement of continents across Earth's surface
The theory of continental drift explains how continents have moved over millions of years..
climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters, found typically inland
The continental climate causes extreme temperature variations between seasons..
submerged border of a continent that slopes gradually into the ocean
The continental shelf extends several miles before reaching the oceanic abyss.
steep underwater edge between continental shelf and deep ocean
The submarine slid down the continental slope.
huge ice sheet spreading over large land areas
A continental glacier covers most of Greenland.
having no value or importance
His promises are not worth a continental.
Napoleon's blockade against British trade in Europe
The continental system weakened European economies during the Napoleonic Wars.
Origin of continental
Latin, continentem (holding together)
Terms with continental included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
continental land
main part of a country or territory excluding the islands
continental events
covering all of the Americas in events or representation
abr: Continental
relating to mainland Europe or its culture
abr: The continental United States
mainland part of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii
ocean
relating to the shallow sea over the continental shelf
acr: Outer Continental Shelf
part of the ocean floor owned by a country
geography
pertaining to the continental shelf region
organization
continental union consisting of 55 member states in Africa
geography
combined continental landmass of Europe and Asia
military leader
commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
underwater geography
steep underwater edge between continental shelf and deep ocean
hospitality
hotel plan offering a daily continental breakfast
geology
located on a continental shelf
geology
located beneath continental crust
Examples of continental in a sentence
The continental divide is a natural boundary. Continental rail links connect the mainland cities. The storm disrupted continental travel but spared the islands. The continental shared stories of his travels across Europe. A continental joined the group, bringing a fresh perspective.
View all translations of continental
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:continental, européen, ...
- German:kontinental, Kontinentaleuropäer, ...
- Italian:continentale, ...
- Spanish:continental, peninsular, ...
- Portuguese:continental, habitante do continente, ...
- Chinese:大陆的, 欧洲大陆人, ...
- Japanese:大陸の, 大陸人, ...
- Arabic:قارِّيّ, أُورُوبِي, ...
- Hebrew:יַבַּשְׁתִּי, אֵירוֹפִּי, ...
- Russian:континентальный, европеец, ...
- Ukrainian:континентальний, європеєць, ...
- Hindi:महाद्वीपीय, यूरोपीय, ...
Definition of Continental - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
historyDated US pertaining to the 13 original American coloniesDated US
- The continental army fought bravely in the war.
- The continental congress met to discuss independence.
- Continental forces gathered to plan their next move.
Expressions with Continental
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
the European mainland excluding islands
Many people travel from the UK to Continental Europe.
the main hydrological divide in the Americas
The Continental Divide of the Americas affects river flow directions.
unincorporated community in New Mexico, USA
We visited Continental Divide during our road trip.
assembly of delegates from American colonies during the Revolution
The Continental Congress met to discuss independence from Britain.
Origin of Continental
Latin, continentem (holding together)
View all translations of Continental
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:continental, ...
- German:kontinental, ...
- Italian:continentale, ...
- Spanish:continental, ...
- Portuguese:colonial, ...
- Chinese:大陆的, ...
- Japanese:大陸の, ...
- Arabic:قَارِّيّ, ...
- Hebrew:יַבַּשׁתִּי, ...
- Russian:континентальный, ...
- Ukrainian:континентальний, ...
- Hindi:कॉन्टिनेंटल, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the