Meaning & Definition of Benet in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small, light cake, often made with eggs and sugar.

  Example Sentence: She served a delicate benet with tea.

• Definition: A term of endearment, often used affectionately.

  Example Sentence: He called her 'my benet' during the lovely dinner.

Etymology

Origin: From the Middle English 'benet', possibly derived from Old French 'bénet', meaning 'blessed'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• benet of the doubt: To give someone the benefit of the doubt means to choose to believe that someone is innocent or truthful, even if there's some evidence against them.
• sweet as a benet: An expression used to describe someone who is very sweet or endearing.

Translations

• Spanish: benet

• French: benet

• German: benet

• Russian: бенет

Related Words

• pastry: A dough of flour, butter, and water that is rolled out and used as a base for pies and cakes.

• treat: A special food or drink that people enjoy.

Slang Meanings of benet

• Meaning: A term used in certain communities to describe a great deal or a win.

  Example Sentence: That new car was a real benet!

• Meaning: Used to refer to something really nice or luxurious.

  Example Sentence: That vacation home is total benet!