1
: fritter
2
: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
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Jambalaya, beignets and champagne were served.
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Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But the thrill of folding dumplings or frying beignets at home is calling.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Its $55 four-course dinner features braised short rib with polenta and spicy a la vodka rigatoni as entrees and a passionfruit beignet and Nutella cake as desserts.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday favorite recipes king cake and beignets meet in this sweet treat that's delicious with your morning coffee or after dinner.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But the thrill of folding dumplings or frying beignets at home is calling.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Its $55 four-course dinner features braised short rib with polenta and spicy a la vodka rigatoni as entrees and a passionfruit beignet and Nutella cake as desserts.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday favorite recipes king cake and beignets meet in this sweet treat that's delicious with your morning coffee or after dinner.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beignet
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“Beignet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beignet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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