1. plural of benedict; men who have recently married, especially those who were long considered unlikely to marry
Usage: often used humorously or affectionately; derived from the character Benedick in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
2. plural of Benedict; a poached egg served on toast or an English muffin with ham and hollandaise sauce (also called eggs Benedict)
Usage: culinary term; often capitalized when referring to the dish

Examples

• The group of benedicts gathered to celebrate their friend's recent marriage.
• After years of bachelorhood, he joined the ranks of the benedicts.
• She ordered benedicts for breakfast at the upscale brunch restaurant.
• The menu featured several variations of benedicts, including smoked salmon and spinach versions.
• The newly married benedicts joked about their newfound domestic responsibilities.