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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From Chris Pratt's full working farm in Washington state to Amanda Seyfried's upstate New York escape surrounded by donkeys, horses and a bearded dragon, see all the celebrities who enjoy the affection — and the eggs!
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Grace Gavilanes, People.com, 18 June 2025
Raymond and her husband bought the land three decades ago to run a hobby farm, raising miniature donkeys, goats, chickens, horses, ducks and ponies.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Over the years, the park featured unusual animals, like Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion and a donkey named Susie, who often led Lu around.
—Michaela Mulligan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
After posting a satirical video featuring a donkey as Venezuela’s president, two Andean firefighters were imprisoned.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Grace Gavilanes, People.com, 18 June 2025
Raymond and her husband bought the land three decades ago to run a hobby farm, raising miniature donkeys, goats, chickens, horses, ducks and ponies.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Over the years, the park featured unusual animals, like Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion and a donkey named Susie, who often led Lu around.
—Michaela Mulligan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
After posting a satirical video featuring a donkey as Venezuela’s president, two Andean firefighters were imprisoned.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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