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Meaning of the word donut in English

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donut

US /ˈdoʊ.nʌt/
UK /ˈdəʊ.nʌt/
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Noun

a small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically in the shape of a ring or a ball, often covered with sugar or frosting

Example:
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I bought a dozen donuts for the office.
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She prefers glazed donuts over frosted ones.
Synonym:
doughnut fritter
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Related Word:
donut hole