donut

Definition

A donut is a sweet, deep-fried cake, usually shaped like a ring or a filled round, often covered with sugar or icing.

Usage & Nuances

'Donut' and 'doughnut' mean the same; 'donut' is the more common spelling in American English. Often used with flavors or fillings, like 'chocolate donut' or 'jam-filled donut'. Used informally, sometimes in slang ('donut' meaning someone foolish, but rarely used this way).

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