Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doughnut
Noun
/ˈdoʊ.nʌt/
Definition
A sweet, fried, and often ring-shaped pastry.
Examples
- She enjoyed a warm doughnut while sipping her coffee in the morning.
- After dinner, they shared a box of assorted doughnuts.
- The baker’s specialty was a chocolate-glazed doughnut filled with cream.
Meaning
A dessert or snack, typically made from a sweetened dough that is fried until golden brown, and may be glazed or sprinkled with sugar or icing.
Synonyms
- donut
- pastry
- fritter
