beignet
noun
bei·gnet
| \ ˌbān-ˈyā
, ˌben-\
, 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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Fall food season is fast approaching, and Walt Disney World is ready! Pumpkin spice beignets have returned to the Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory in the Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter, according to Disney Food Blog. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "It's That Time! Pumpkin Spice Beignets Have Returned to Disney World," 14 Aug. 2019 That’s a touch misleading, in that one or two extra dishes — say, spring-onion beignets dusted with matcha powder — will arrive in the course of the meal. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "First Look: Parachute duo launches Wherewithall restaurant in Avondale," 30 July 2019 In addition to all the food (mmm, beignets) and music, there'll be a Mardi Gras Parade Friday night, ticketed wine tastings Friday and Saturday, kids' activities (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday), and the celebrated waiter/waitress races Sunday. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "6 things you should be doing in Milwaukee this weekend, starting with Bastille Days," 11 July 2019 Café du Monde’s beignets have inspired winding lines of tourists, a family of franchise stores in Japan and even a children’s toy. — Jennifer Larino, nola.com, "This French Quarter shop is releasing a Cafe du Monde-inspired sneaker," 18 June 2019 Starters such as the muscular blue crab beignets hold their own with malt vinegar dressing, while the turtle bolognese is a standout on the list of mains. — Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, "21 Best Restaurants in New Orleans," 28 Feb. 2018 To chase all those beignets and brews down, there will also be live local musical acts performing the entire day, including Imagination Movers, RumpelSTEELskin, Honey Island Swamp Band, Hot 8 Brass Band, and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "The 4th Annual Beignet Fest Returns to New Orleans This October 5th," 15 Aug. 2019 The beignets are adorably Mickey-shaped and, according to the blog, are covered in pumpkin spice seasoning and powdered sugar, giving it that sweet autumn kick. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "It's That Time! Pumpkin Spice Beignets Have Returned to Disney World," 14 Aug. 2019 In the past, this stage has hosted everything from beignet brunches with Big Freedia and New Orleans’ best bounce artists to various cooking demos where musicians throw on an apron and get their hands dirty. — Hilary Hughes, Billboard, "Bon Appetit's Molly Baz & Andy Baraghani Dish on Cooking With CupcakKe & Ella Mai at Outside Lands," 12 Aug. 2019These 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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