Benet

/ˈbɛnɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small bread-like item, often sweet, that is usually eaten as a snack or dessert.

She enjoyed a benet with her afternoon tea.

A type of pastry or fry bread commonly served at celebrations.

During the festival, they served a variety of benets to the guests.

verb

To prepare or serve a benet.

Chef Maria will benet the bread with a mix of spices.

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

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.

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.

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

That new car was a real benet!

Used to refer to something really nice or luxurious.

That vacation home is total benet!