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

Menu items like sliders, daikon fries, and warm, billowy beignets are expertly crafted and serve as perfect pairings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

Activities being offered before the movie include an appearance by one of the movie’s characters, a snack station serving beignets, crown-making crafts for kids and a DJ performance. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Kick back, relax, and enjoy the beignets. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 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