donut
Americannoun
noun
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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Not to keep mentioning veganism, but Donut Friend has really good vegan donuts.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s when I see she’s holding about a third of a chocolate glazed donut.
From Literature
One of them is of him doing donuts in a kart when he was still a small boy.
From BBC
In the past, presidential officials, staff and the occasional president brought her coffee and donuts.
From Salon
We saw one man returning from his house, an inflatable donut resting on his hip.
From BBC
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