plural donkeys
1
: the domestic ass (Equus asinus)
2
: a stupid or obstinate person
Examples of donkey in a Sentence
we put our bags on the donkey and headed down the canyon
called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans
Recent Examples on the Web
Smuggling is a way of life in the region, as thousands of people earn their living using donkeys, camels, cars and trucks to carry drugs, fuel and electronics across the borders.
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Yossi Melman, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
In the 1960s, Henry's novel about Brighty was adapted for the silver screen, with Brighty played by a donkey named Jiggs, according to IMDb, an online movie database.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
The military’s use of horses, donkeys, and mules continued to decrease over the ensuing decades, with the equines primarily relegated to non-combat endeavors and ceremonial processions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Over 300 donkeys and horses were sheltered at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center as of Saturday.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Yossi Melman, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
In the 1960s, Henry's novel about Brighty was adapted for the silver screen, with Brighty played by a donkey named Jiggs, according to IMDb, an online movie database.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
The military’s use of horses, donkeys, and mules continued to decrease over the ensuing decades, with the equines primarily relegated to non-combat endeavors and ceremonial processions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Over 300 donkeys and horses were sheltered at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center as of Saturday.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for donkey
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donkey. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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