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
Recent Examples on the Web
The downtown location has a selection of doughnuts, Dunkin' Munchkins, muffins and menu of breakfast sandwiches.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Thankfully, several restaurants across metro Phoenix are offering freebies and discounts in honor of Tax Day, from doughnuts and cookies to margaritas and other cocktails.
—Gabe Hauari, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Launched by chef Tom Ferguson in 2012 as a small single storefront in Durham, N.C., Rise started out selling just biscuits, doughnut and coffee.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
When stressed, some people might reach for a doughnut.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Hur said the butter pistachio doughnut was inspired by a pistachio flavor trend in South Korea.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Send any news, comments, river lots, and doughnut buns to talk@qz.com.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Krispy Kreme is partnering with Kit Kat on an all-new collection of three doughnuts that will feature creamy chocolate and crispy wafers, the doughnut giant said Wednesday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Krispy Kreme's Oreo Doughnut From April 5 to April 8, families can head to Krispy Kreme for a doughnut that looks kind of like a total solar eclipse.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Thankfully, several restaurants across metro Phoenix are offering freebies and discounts in honor of Tax Day, from doughnuts and cookies to margaritas and other cocktails.
—Gabe Hauari, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Launched by chef Tom Ferguson in 2012 as a small single storefront in Durham, N.C., Rise started out selling just biscuits, doughnut and coffee.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
When stressed, some people might reach for a doughnut.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Hur said the butter pistachio doughnut was inspired by a pistachio flavor trend in South Korea.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Send any news, comments, river lots, and doughnut buns to talk@qz.com.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Krispy Kreme is partnering with Kit Kat on an all-new collection of three doughnuts that will feature creamy chocolate and crispy wafers, the doughnut giant said Wednesday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Krispy Kreme's Oreo Doughnut From April 5 to April 8, families can head to Krispy Kreme for a doughnut that looks kind of like a total solar eclipse.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Doughnut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doughnut. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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