beignet
noun
ˌben- \
Definition of beignet
1 : fritter
2 : a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
Examples of beignet in a Sentence
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At Zisters, the brunch menu includes some appetizers to share, including beignets ($7) and an acai bowl with granola. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brunch restaurant Zisters in Elm Grove sets its opening for June 7," 29 May 2018 Morning Call, the long-running beignet and coffee stand, is facing competition to keep its lease at City Park's casino building, reports WWL. — Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "Morning Call could lose City Park location: report," 9 May 2018 Specialties included ham and cheese croissant, shrimp etouffee, quiche Lorraine, macarons and beignets. — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "Most shocking restaurant closings of the year in Phoenix ... so far," 5 July 2018 And of course, there are sweet treats like powdered sugar beignets and sno-balls, which is finely shaved ice flavored with different syrups like strawberry, Georgia cream and apple. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Just Opened: Ina Mae brings a taste of New Orleans to Wicker Park," 20 June 2018 The Congolese Catholic Choir of San Antonio will be performing, and members of the Congolese community will be selling fare such as chicken and beef kabobs and beignets. — Jim Kiest, San Antonio Express-News, "This weekend’s Folklife Festival savors Texas’ many flavors," 6 June 2018 Loretta's Pralines praline-stuffed beignet was added to the menu at the New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2015. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Loretta's Pralines finds its sweet spot at New Orleans Jazz Fest," 24 Apr. 2018 Specialties include ham and cheese croissant, shrimp etouffee, quiche Lorraine, macarons and beignets. — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "French Grocery restaurant and market in Phoenix closing soon," 31 May 2018 Amy Novak, her husband and 13-year-old daughter bought bowls of beans and rice and beignets before heading off to hear Joyce Carol Oates, who was scheduled to speak at Bovard Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. The family came early to secure parking. — Brittny Mejia, latimes.com, "Tens of thousands expected to attend as Los Angeles Times Festival of Books kicks off," 21 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beignet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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The first known use of beignet was in 1827
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