donut

[ˈdoʊnʌt]

donut Definition

a small, usually ring-shaped cake that is fried and often covered with sugar or icing.

Using donut: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "donut" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a chocolate glazed donut for breakfast.

  • Example

    She bought a dozen donuts for the office.

  • Example

    The bakery sells a variety of donuts with different fillings and toppings.

donut Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with donut

  • the small ball of dough that is removed from the center of a donut

    Example

    He always eats the donut hole first before the rest of the donut.

  • a shop or store that specializes in selling donuts

    Example

    Let's stop by the donut shop on our way to work and grab some breakfast.

  • a type of donut that is filled with jelly or jam

    Example

    My favorite donut is the jelly donut with raspberry filling.

Origins of donut

from doughnut, a variant of 'dough nut', referring to the nut-like shape of the dough

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Summary: donut in Brief

A 'donut' [ˈdoʊnʌt] is a small, ring-shaped cake that is fried and often coated with sugar or icing. It is a popular breakfast food and snack, and can be found in many flavors and varieties. Common phrases include 'donut hole,' referring to the small ball of dough removed from the center, and 'donut shop,' a store that specializes in selling donuts.

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