Donut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdəʊnʌt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Donut is a noun meaning (chiefly Canada, US, Australia) Alternative spelling of doughnut.
Meaning
(chiefly Canada, US, Australia) Alternative spelling of doughnut.
Example Sentences
[…]Pa said he guessed he hadn't got much appetite, and he would just drink a cup of coffee and eat a donut.
The court heard that at the junction of the Ballyveely Road, Leslie - who was driving a BMW - performed the 'donuts' as others looked on.
The Long Lances, however, were thick in the water, and soon Portland was hit in the stern, sending her turning donuts across the ocean trying to work out which way to point her guns, popping off occasional shots at Hiei, which, by now, was heavily ablaze and a very obvious target in the night.
Word Forms
- donuts
Synonyms for donut
Depending on context, synonyms include doughnut, sinker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doughnut, sinker, jelly, bagel, pillow, cushion.
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Sources & Attribution
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