Cronut

[kroh-nuht, -nuht]

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a pastry made from croissant dough that has been deep-fried and shaped into a thick doughnutlike ring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cronut¹

First recorded in 2010–13; cro(issant) + (dough)nut

Example Sentences

For Ben Ebbrell, it comes down to the cronut.

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So, he recalls, they found some cronut photos online, came up with a recipe, made a video and published it.

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It lacks the trendiness of a cronut, the nostalgic appeal of an ice cream sundae or the sheer indulgence of a gooey cinnamon roll.

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However, it may be best to leave the matcha croissant or cronut for special occasions.

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Snag a cronut at the 24-hour Seaside Donuts Bakery or an açai bowl and a Nutella croissant at the Newport Coffee Co., which opens at 6:30 a.m.

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