donut
noun
do·nut
less common spelling of doughnut
1
: a small usually ring-shaped piece of sweet fried dough
2
: something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnut
3
: a controlled skid that sends an automobile into a tight circle of at least 360 degrees
—usually used in the phrase do doughnuts
Doing doughnuts? You haven't heard about this? This is what they steal the cars for. Top speed, they slam on the brakes, yank the emergency brake, twist the steering wheel, and the car starts spinning. Wheeling the car in circles at tremendous speeds.—
Philip Roth
Philip RothExamples of donut in a Sentence
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In February, Dunkin’ jumped into spring early with several seasonal offerings, including a churro signature latte, cinnamon vanilla coffee and a churro donut.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided by Coffee Importers and prizes are donated by local businesses.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
The offer is available at all Wawa stores across the country on April 16, the company said in a news release, and other items, such as teas, juices, lemonade and a special birthday cake donut will also be available for 60 cents.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Order a dozen homemade donuts to enjoy on the patio.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Following in Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses footsteps — dollars to donuts, gout will become a Jackson Lamb plot point by season five — Michael Douglas plays Franklin as a figure who is simultaneously mythic and easily overlooked as a past-his-peak cartoon.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
At the time the viral video was shot, Roan was working at a donut shop and had been dropped from her first recording contract.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
The event will also include pony rides, donuts, a petting zoo and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Here's what to know about the partnership between the donut shop and fast food giant.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided by Coffee Importers and prizes are donated by local businesses.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
The offer is available at all Wawa stores across the country on April 16, the company said in a news release, and other items, such as teas, juices, lemonade and a special birthday cake donut will also be available for 60 cents.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Order a dozen homemade donuts to enjoy on the patio.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Following in Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses footsteps — dollars to donuts, gout will become a Jackson Lamb plot point by season five — Michael Douglas plays Franklin as a figure who is simultaneously mythic and easily overlooked as a past-his-peak cartoon.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
At the time the viral video was shot, Roan was working at a donut shop and had been dropped from her first recording contract.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
The event will also include pony rides, donuts, a petting zoo and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Here's what to know about the partnership between the donut shop and fast food giant.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Donut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donut. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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