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
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Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said.
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor took over coordinating the draft horse, mule and donkey shows after Dennis, now 82, walked out of the ring for the last time.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Pricing across segments and over time can feel like trying to pin the tail on a moving donkey.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Martha currently has a total of 10 equine residents on her farm, including four other Friesians, a Fell pony, and five donkeys.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor took over coordinating the draft horse, mule and donkey shows after Dennis, now 82, walked out of the ring for the last time.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Pricing across segments and over time can feel like trying to pin the tail on a moving donkey.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Martha currently has a total of 10 equine residents on her farm, including four other Friesians, a Fell pony, and five donkeys.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donkey. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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