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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The three-pack Mickey beignets are $7.49, a 15.4% increase from $6.49.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
We ate beignets at Café du Monde and went night swimming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
Countless edits, adjustments and additions later — including celebratory beignets at 3 a.m. for Buchanan and Rutz — the job was done.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
So, don't forget the New Orleans beignets, which are arguably better than your typical doughnuts; bananas foster and bread pudding!
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2023
“My parents think I’m on my camping trip. Plus I love beignets and po’boys and gumbo and pralines. Not crawfish though. I can’t eat anything that has eyes.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
