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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The Burrow Bowl is now The Burro Bowl, as both QB1s in this game have played like donkeys as of late.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The two rescue animals, who once faced an uncertain future, join Stewart's four other horses, along with a diverse array of pets, including cats, dogs, donkeys, chickens, geese, and a pony.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Dehydrated sweet potatoes are also a favorite for donkeys, according to one customer.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Serving as a mascot for the museum, the donkeys have a distinct gray coat with a black cross on their backs and a calm and friendly temperament.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The two rescue animals, who once faced an uncertain future, join Stewart's four other horses, along with a diverse array of pets, including cats, dogs, donkeys, chickens, geese, and a pony.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Dehydrated sweet potatoes are also a favorite for donkeys, according to one customer.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Serving as a mascot for the museum, the donkeys have a distinct gray coat with a black cross on their backs and a calm and friendly temperament.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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