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

Popular snacks like churros, popcorn, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes and Mickey beignets saw price hikes of 7% to 15%, according to Mickey Visit. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

All the Louisiana lifers create a richer, deeper culture with their own food (gumbo and beignets), music (New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz) and festivals (Mardi Gras). — Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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

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