benedict
noun
a newly married man, especially one who has been long a bachelor.
benedict
1 American
[ben-i-dikt]
/ ˈbɛn ɪ dɪkt /
noun
Benedict
2
American
[ben-i-dikt]
/ ˈbɛn ɪ dɪkt /
noun
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Ruth (Fulton), 1887–1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist.
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Saint, a.d. 480–c543, Italian monk: founded Benedictine order.
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Stanley Rossiter 1884–1936, U.S. biochemist.
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a first name: from a Latin word meaning “blessed.”
Benedict
British
/ ˈbɛnɪˌdɪkt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of benedict
First recorded in 1820–25; erroneous assimilation of Benedick to a more familiar name
Example Sentences
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The benedict wasn’t my personal favorite, but it’s a playful, memorable twist I know many will love.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
Its monumental crab cake benedict is a good way to get one last crab fix.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2021
What generally stops people making eggs benedict at home is the hollandaise sauce, which is fiddly and prone to splitting and curdling.
From The Guardian ● May 6, 2020
"Operators have identified what the consumer wants and are offering it to them," she says, whether it's grabbing a porridge on the go or sitting down to eggs benedict.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2016
And except for a song about bacon or eggs benedict thrown in here and there, they mostly played normal country music.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
From 2019 to 2021, Sami paid for tickets to high-profile events and photo opportunities with the likes of actors Matt Damon and Benedict Cumberbatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
He has created liturgical garments for the last three popes -- Benedict XVI, Francis, and now the Chicago-born Leo.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
His San Gregorio Polyptych, painted in 1473, depicts the Virgin Mary holding an infant Jesus Christ, flanked by St Gregory and St Benedict as well as several angels.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In “Bridgerton’s” fourth season, Benedict and Sophie’s outdoor ceremony is purposefully low-key.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Pope Benedict XVI was the first to predict the crisis in the global financial system…Italian Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti said.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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