continental

adjective

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : continental

Senses

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent
  • (often capitalized) of, relating to, or being a cuisine derived from the classic dishes of Europe and especially France
  • (often capitalized) of or relating to the colonies later forming the U.S.
  • being the part of the U.S. on the North American continent; also: being the part of the U.S. comprising the lower 48 states
  • (meteorology) of or relating to the relatively dry air typically found or originating over large landmasses
  • (meteorology) of or relating to climates characterized by a wide seasonal variation in temperatures

continental

noun

Forms

  • singular : continental
  • plural : continentals

Senses

  • (often capitalized) an American soldier of the Revolution in the Continental army
  • a piece of Continental paper currency
  • the least bit
  • an inhabitant of a continent and especially the continent of Europe
  • a native of the continental United States living or working in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands