ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Doughnut

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdəʊnʌt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Doughnut is a noun meaning (figuratively) Any object in the shape of a torus.

Meaning

(figuratively) Any object in the shape of a torus.

More Meanings

  1. (colloquial) A foolish or stupid person; an idiot.
  2. A toroidal cushion typically used by hemorrhoid patients.
  3. (music, slang) A whole note.
  4. To encircle something.
  5. A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard, or cream.

Example Sentences

Nice going, you doughnut!
Press people doughnutted around him.
You fucking doughnut, of course you don't microwave a salad!
My body flew like a rag doll as he relentlessly and with purpose kept doughnuting the car in wilder circles.

Word Forms

Synonyms for doughnut

Depending on context, synonyms include ring, annulus, donut, sinker, halo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include donut, ring, sinker, annulus, halo, cake.

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