donut

American  

[doh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /

noun

1. a variant of doughnut.

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donut British  

/ ˈdəʊnʌt /

noun

1. 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

A passage in which an argument erupts over which nearby shop sells the best donuts, for instance, descends into absurdity when Mr. Eddy suddenly rises from his state of near-unconsciousness to offer his opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal

But whipping up one of her full-scale smorgasbords of sprinkled donuts, popcorn and nigiri for a gallery display isn’t mere child’s play.

From Los Angeles Times

Think of it this way: If you snack on a bag of donuts, then you’re unlikely to reach for an apple or a handful of almonds, and you may even skip a nutritionally balanced meal.

From MarketWatch

I shuffled away as quickly as I could, leaving my half of the donut at Grandma’s table, and told her I was going home.

From Literature

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