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UK//ˈdəʊ.nʌt//US//ˈdoʊ.nʌt//

Meaning of Doughnut

A sweet, fried pastry often shaped like a ring.

In simple words: A sweet, fried pastry, often shaped like a ring.

Doughnut in a sentence

  • She bought a chocolate-covered doughnut from the bakery.
  • At the fair, we ate a giant doughnut filled with cream.
  • He enjoyed a warm, glazed doughnut for breakfast.
  • The doughnut shop opened early this morning.
  • They have the best jelly-filled doughnut in town.

How to use Doughnut

Used casually when talking about food. Common in both spoken and written contexts. Be cautious of cultural variations in names (e.g., donut).

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'dough' and 'nut'; it’s a nutty treat made of dough.

Related words

Collocations with Doughnut

  • glazed doughnut
  • chocolate doughnut
  • filled doughnut
  • doughnut shop

Synonyms for Doughnut

Common mistakes with Doughnut

  • Spelling confusion with 'donut' vs. 'doughnut'.
  • Using it in non-food contexts erroneously.
  • Confusing with 'bagel', which has a different texture and taste.

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Frequently asked questions about Doughnut

What does Doughnut mean?

A sweet, fried pastry, often shaped like a ring.

What is the definition of Doughnut?

A sweet, fried pastry often shaped like a ring.

How do you use Doughnut in a sentence?

She bought a chocolate-covered doughnut from the bakery.

Can you give another example of Doughnut?

At the fair, we ate a giant doughnut filled with cream.

What are synonyms for Doughnut?

Common alternatives include donut, pastry, confection, treat.

What words go with Doughnut?

It commonly pairs with glazed doughnut, chocolate doughnut, filled doughnut, doughnut shop.

What are common mistakes when using Doughnut?

Spelling confusion with 'donut' vs. 'doughnut'. Using it in non-food contexts erroneously. Confusing with 'bagel', which has a different texture and taste.

How do you pronounce Doughnut?

US: //ˈdoʊ.nʌt//, UK: //ˈdəʊ.nʌt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Doughnut?

Used casually when talking about food. Common in both spoken and written contexts. Be cautious of cultural variations in names (e.g., donut).