beignet
noun
a fritter or doughnut.
beignets
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pluralof beignet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To put it another way: No one has been confused that New Orleans Square has ghosts and pirates next to a cozy place for beignets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
McIlroy’s introduction to New Orleans included a sampling of crab beignets from popular restaurant Le Petit Grocery on Wednesday night, a meal he shared with Lowry.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
We ate beignets on Bourbon Street and went night swimming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
JS: When I went to NOLA, I visited Café Du Monde and tried their beignets, which were so tasty.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2023
Rose-shape pavilions sell snowmelon cider, peach champagne, fluffy beignets, and luna pastries.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
