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dough·nut (do·nut)

doughnut (donut)

 
pronunciation:
do nuht
part of speech: noun
definition: A doughnut is a small, sweet cake shaped like a ring. Doughnuts are fried in a deep pan of oil. When they are cool, they are sometimes covered with sugar or icing. Sometimes they are filled with jelly, chocolate, or thick cream.
My grandpa likes plain doughnuts, and he always dips them in his coffee.