donkey
noun
the domestic ass, Equus asinus.
donkeys
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pluralof donkey.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some people are turning to donkeys to carry loads that would normally have been handled by motor vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Spasojevic hopes to be able to gain a clearer answer by comparing DNA samples from local donkeys to DNA collected from populations elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
For students at UC Riverside, the start of fall semester means picking up their class syllabus, catching up with friends and snapping selfies with the adorable wild donkeys that roam around the school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Some were crammed into the back of ancient farm vehicles drawn by donkeys.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Why is everyone in my family always talking about donkeys?
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
