doughnut

[ˈdoʊ.nʌt]

doughnut Definition

a small, usually ring-shaped cake fried in hot fat.

Using doughnut: Examples

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

• Example

  I bought a dozen doughnuts for breakfast.

• Example

  She likes her doughnuts with sprinkles on top.

• Example

  The bakery sells a variety of doughnuts, from glazed to jelly-filled.

doughnut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doughnut

• donut
• cruller
• fritter
• beignet

Phrases with doughnut

• jam doughnut

  a doughnut filled with jam or jelly

  Example

  I prefer jam doughnuts over plain ones.

• chocolate doughnut

  a doughnut coated with chocolate icing

  Example

  My favorite doughnut is the chocolate one with rainbow sprinkles.

• powdered sugar doughnut

  a doughnut coated with powdered sugar

  Example

  I always get powdered sugar all over my clothes when I eat a powdered sugar doughnut.

Origins of doughnut

from 'dough' + 'nut', referring to the shape of the pastry

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Summary: doughnut in Brief

A 'doughnut' [ˈdoʊ.nʌt] is a small, ring-shaped cake that is fried in hot fat. It is a popular pastry that comes in various flavors and toppings, such as jam, chocolate, and powdered sugar. Examples of usage include 'I bought a dozen doughnuts for breakfast.' and 'The bakery sells a variety of doughnuts, from glazed to jelly-filled.'