beignet

/bɛnˈʒɛ̃/ BEHN-zhah

Definitions

1. noun

a deep-fried dough pastry, typically covered in powdered sugar, and often served as a breakfast or dessert item in New Orleans.

“She stopped by Cafe du Monde to try their famous beignets and coffee.”

Synonyms

  • doughnut
  • fritter
  • pastry

Antonyms

  • unsweetened treat