1
: fritter
2
: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
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The air smells like beignets and brass bands, the architecture tells stories centuries old, and every corner seems to hide a courtyard or a bar worth stepping into.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
From jazz history to sweet sugary beignets, here’s your day-by-day blueprint for hitting all the best spots and taking in the sights during your trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The Nutella beignets bring the New Orleans favorite to PNC Park with caramel and whipped cream.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Jambalaya, beignets and champagne were served.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
From jazz history to sweet sugary beignets, here’s your day-by-day blueprint for hitting all the best spots and taking in the sights during your trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The Nutella beignets bring the New Orleans favorite to PNC Park with caramel and whipped cream.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Jambalaya, beignets and champagne were served.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Beignet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beignet. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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