donut

noun

do·nut

less common spelling of doughnut

: a small usually ring-shaped piece of sweet fried dough

: something (such as a mathematical torus) that has a round shape like a doughnut

: a controlled skid that sends an automobile into a tight circle of at least 360 degrees

—usually used in the phrase do doughnuts

Doing doughnuts? You haven't heard about this? This is what they steal the cars for. Top speed, they slam on the brakes, yank the emergency brake, twist the steering wheel, and the car starts spinning. Wheeling the car in circles at tremendous speeds.—

Philip Roth

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Accommodating 12 guests with a crew of 12, the yacht holds a collection of the owner’s artwork and carries scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, waterskis, donuts and wakeboards. —

Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The late-night host then obliterated a donut by shoving one of his hands through the hole. —

Michaela Zee, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Arizonans have long known that Krispy Kreme will give out a free donut when the red Hot Light turns on. —

Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024 Tim Hortons is providing veterans or active military in uniform or with valid military ID a free classic donut on Nov. 11 at participating stores. —

Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for donut