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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In the heat, the donkeys are covered by a shade, with plenty of fresh water to keep them cool, and when at home they live in a "huge shed" or out at pasture.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
This led her to open up her farm for non-riding visits to see the donkeys and she trained as an equine assisted learning facilitator.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
"I started with two donkeys and it was very obvious over that Easter period that it was something people were really interested in," she said.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
The old mining town of Oatman, known for its feral donkeys, is on the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Mother and others who are riding on donkeys must step down and cajole the donkeys to keep moving, and it’s almost impossible to maneuver the carts.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
