Meaning of the word donut in English

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donut

US /ˈdoʊ.nʌt/

UK /ˈdoʊ.nʌt/

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