donut

American

[doh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /

noun

a variant of doughnut.

donut British

/ ˈdəʊnʌt /

noun

a variant spelling (esp US) of doughnut

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Usage

Spelling tips for donut The word donut is hard to spell because it is a simplified spelling of the earlier doughnut. How to spell donut: The easiest way to spell donut is to break it into two parts: do - nut. As in, do nut (not) eat the last donut!

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Example Sentences

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Shares of Krispy Kreme were headed for a historic gain Thursday after the donut seller beat fourth-quarter profit expectations by the widest margin in years, and provided an upbeat sales growth outlook.

From MarketWatch

To meet changing consumer preferences, Krispy Kreme has introduced smaller portion options, including bite-sized and mini doughnuts, and the company plans to launch a line of mini cake donuts later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is beloved in the Philippines for his rags-to-riches story, having dropped out of high school at 14, selling donuts on the roadside and working as a grocery stacker.

From Barron's

“Bet that shelter is filled with news people. I’m kind of partial to bad coffee and day-old donuts.”

From Literature

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