doughnut
noun
dough·nut
ˈdō-(ˌ)nət 
variants
or less commonly donut
1
: a small usually ring-shaped piece of sweet fried dough
2
: something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnut
3
: 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
Philip RothExamples of doughnut in a Sentence
drawing doughnuts in the sand
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Enjoy walking tours, a jigsaw puzzle contest, cider and doughnuts, a scavenger hunt, bike tours, live music, fudge making, nature hike, a mural, pumpkin carving, s'mores, photo sessions, watercolor class, Fort Mackinac cannon firing and more, the tourism bureau said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, get can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price at participating locations, online or in the Krispy Kreme app.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
In an ordinary strip mall near Pineville’s main street lies a hidden gem of a doughnut shop.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The deal is good at any participating Krispy Kreme shop for a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary (good in stores and via drive-thru at participating shops).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, get can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price at participating locations, online or in the Krispy Kreme app.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
In an ordinary strip mall near Pineville’s main street lies a hidden gem of a doughnut shop.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The deal is good at any participating Krispy Kreme shop for a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary (good in stores and via drive-thru at participating shops).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for doughnut
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“Doughnut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doughnut. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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