The Collaborative International Dictionary
On the European plan
European \Eu`ro*pe"an\, prop. a. [L. europeaus, Gr. ?, fr. Gr. ? (L. europa.)] Of or pertaining to Europe, or to its inhabitants.
On the European plan, having rooms to let, and leaving it optional with guests whether they will take meals in the house; -- said of hotels. [U. S.]
Usage examples of "on the european plan".
Her house is on the European plan: a table in the midst of the chief room.