benedict

¹

[ben-i-dikt]

noun

1. a newly married man, especially one who has been long a bachelor.

   From the sublime to the ridiculous—the bride in her most seductive lingerie and the benedict in a pair of ratty old boxers.

Benedict

²

[ben-i-dikt]

noun

1. Ruth (Fulton), 1887–1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist.

2. Saint, a.d. 480–c543, Italian monk: founded Benedictine order.

3. Stanley Rossiter 1884–1936, U.S. biochemist.

4. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “blessed.”

Benedict

/ ˈbɛnɪˌdɪkt /

noun

1. Saint . ?480–?547 _ad , Italian monk: founded the Benedictine order at Monte Cassino in Italy in about 540 _ad . His Regula Monachorum became the basis of the rule of all Western Christian monastic orders. Feast day: July 11 or March 14

Word History and Origins

Origin of benedict¹

First recorded in 1820–25; erroneous assimilation of Benedick to a more familiar name

Example Sentences

The brunch menu mixes sweet and savory, with standouts like fluffy Japanese pancakes with matcha butter and a miso salmon benedict served on a crispy rice “waffle.”

From Salon

The busy brunch spot offers something for everyone, with a variety of bowls, hashes, benedicts, and omelets.

From Salon

"I like my flat whites and eggs benedict so it's been a real struggle when I've been out there camping and cooking."

From BBC

I love breakfast: croissant sandwiches, egg and bacon with grits, benedicts, you name it.

From Seattle Times

Its monumental crab cake benedict is a good way to get one last crab fix.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• bridegroom 
• suitor