beignet

noun

bei·​gnet ˌben-ˈyā  ˌbān- 

1

: fritter

2

: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar

Examples of beignet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also beignets in three flavors, chips, Japanese potato salad and soup, plus drinks like cold brew and sparkling lavender lemonade. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Think escargot beignets, a four-pepper Le Steak au Poivre burger, halibut kombujime, and more, alongside a rotating wine list. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Guests can expect food options such as jambalaya, gumbo, po’boys and beignets, as well as live music from the Euphoria Brass Band. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Bayou Box served gumbo, muffuletta, po’ boys, shrimp Creole, shrimp étouffée, crawfish étouffée, beignets and other classic Cajun dishes. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American French & French; American French, from French, from Middle French bignet, from buyne bump, bruise

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1