Meaning & Definition of word "Doughnut"
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Doughnut
/ˈdoʊ.nʌt/
noun:
- 1. A small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically shaped like a ring or filled with jam or cream.
- Example: She enjoyed a chocolate-glazed doughnut with her coffee.
- 2. A type of sweet, fried or baked pastry.
- Example: He bought a dozen assorted doughnuts for the office meeting.
- 3. A term used in informal contexts to refer to something that is empty or lacking in substance.
- Example: The report was a total doughnut, full of fluff and no real information.
Etymology
The word 'doughnut' is derived from the Dutch word 'doughtnut', referring to a fried dough nut.
Common Phrases and Expressions
doughnut hole:
The small round piece of dough that is removed from the center of a doughnut.
doughnut-shaped:
Having the shape of a doughnut; often used to describe objects or formations.
Related Words
pastry:
A dough of flour and fat that is baked.
glaze:
A shiny coating made by applying a liquid often for aesthetic purposes.
Slang Meanings of doughnut
Meaning: A foolish person
Example Sentence: He was acting like a total doughnut at the party.
Meaning: A penalty or mistake in sports
Example Sentence: That missed shot was a doughnut in the final minutes.