donut

[ doh-nuht, -nuht ]

noun

1. a variant of doughnut.

donut

/ ˈdəʊnʌt /

noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of doughnut

Example Sentences

The man signed to close Ten Hag’s infamous donut - the midfield hole that opens up when United’s forwards press and defenders backtrack – has previously enjoyed success under Amorim.

From BBC

Dunkin’ Rewards members can get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase each Wednesday, starting Nov. 6 through Dec. 25.

From Salon

Anna Bryher who took part in the project said her children noticed an ad with donuts in it and they spoke about sweets that are being used for Halloween adverts.

From BBC

Despondent, she went back to Missouri and took a job serving coffee at a drive-through donut shop.

From BBC

And when he passed the test, he says, “I did a big donut in the parking lot.”

From Los Angeles Times

How Do You Spell Donut?

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!