Cronut

[ kroh-nuht, -nuht ]

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a pastry made from croissant dough that has been deep-fried and shaped into a thick doughnutlike ring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cronut¹

First recorded in 2010–13; cro(issant) + (dough)nut

Example Sentences

However, it may be best to leave the matcha croissant or cronut for special occasions.

From Salon

Snag a cronut at the 24-hour Seaside Donuts Bakery or an açai bowl and a Nutella croissant at the Newport Coffee Co., which opens at 6:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

I bought him his first Cronut, which he cried while eating.

From Salon

Line Dudes has held spaces for Brooklyn pizza, ramen burgers, rainbow bagels and cronut pastries, PlayStation games and sample sales at fashion houses.

From Salon

The cronut officially became a major hit when Hugh Merwin wrote a glowing review of the dessert in New York Magazine's food and restaurant blog, Grub Street.

From Salon