doughnut

noun

dough·nut ˈdō-(ˌ)nət

variants or less commonly donut

: a small usually ring-shaped piece of sweet fried dough

: something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnut

: 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

doughnutlike

ˈdō-(ˌ)nət-ˌlīk

adjective

Examples of doughnut in a Sentence

drawing doughnuts in the sand

Recent Examples on the Web This one turns from-scratch sour cream doughnut holes into beautiful, refined desserts, upping the ante with a raspberry glaze drizzle and raspberry sugar for a gorgeous dusting. —

Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023 Other sweet treats seen at the party included white candy floss, iced cookies in the shapes of nail polish, cucumbers and bubble baths, pink iced cupcakes, cake pops and doughnuts with extra sprinkles. —

Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023 The discs are like mochi doughnuts, with a crunchy, bubbly shell that encases a chewy center. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023 The teenage driver had been speeding at 110 mph and doing doughnuts going northbound on Interstate 270 early Wednesday morning. —

Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2023 Stock up on organic produce and locally made crafts at the famed Farmers Market (Sundays at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School), settle in for some fishing at Beacon’s Beach and indulge in a cake doughnut at the Leucadia Donut Shoppe. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023 Price at time of publish: $9 For Hanukkah parties where latkes, doughnuts, brisket, and other foods are served, the host might appreciate this three-tier serving stand that adds a sophisticated touch to party foods. —

Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023 How to Make Fresh, Airy Donuts Every Time Delivered in a limited-edition, collectible holiday tin, the doughnut bites are available to ship nationwide for $69 per dozen, plus shipping and handling. —

Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023 Spoon the batter into prepared doughnut pans, filling them about ⅔ of the way. —

Erin Jeanne McDowell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2023 See More

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