doughnut
word
/ˈdoʊˌnət/
DOH-nuht
/dˈəʊnʌt/
DOH-nuht
Definition
A sweet, usually fried, soft bread snack that is shaped like a ring or a filled ball, often covered with sugar or glaze.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and used in both American ('doughnut') and British spelling ('donut'). 'Doughnut' can refer to a ring or filled variety, usually sweet. In motor slang, 'do a doughnut' means driving in tight circles.
Spanish: dona - rosquillaPortuguese (BR): donut - rosquinhaPortuguese (PT): donut - bola de BerlimChinese (Simplified): 甜甜圈 - 圈形炸面包Chinese (Traditional): 甜甜圈 - 圈形炸麵包Hindi: डोनटArabic: دوناتBengali: ডোনাটRussian: пончикJapanese: ドーナツVietnamese: bánh rán vòng - bánh rán nhânKorean: 도넛Turkish: donut - çörek (tatlı)Urdu: ڈونٹIndonesian: donat
Example Sentences
She bought a box of doughnuts for the party.
basic
The doughnut is covered with pink icing.
basic
He can't resist a fresh, warm doughnut from the bakery.
natural
I ate a chocolate doughnut for breakfast.
basic
Let's grab a coffee and a doughnut after work.
natural
Kids love choosing which kind of doughnut they want from the display case.
natural