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donut

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdoʊˌnət// UK //dˈəʊnʌt// donut

n. a small, sweet cake that is shaped like a ring or a ball and is usually fried. You often find them covered in sugar, frosting, or filled with jam.

n. a small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically ring-shaped or spherical and often filled or glazed.


SIMPLE

I bought a chocolate donut for breakfast.

CONTEXTUAL

The office manager brought a dozen fresh donuts to the meeting to celebrate the team's success.

COMPLEX

While the classic glazed ring remains a staple of the industry, many modern bakeries now experiment with savory fillings and sourdough bases to reinvent the traditional donut.

Synonyms
Origin

Alteration of doughnut, from dough + nut. Attested 1900.

Usage

The spelling 'donut' is primarily American; 'doughnut' is the standard British English form.

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