donut
/ˈdoʊnʌt/
noun
- A small, sweet, fried cake, often ring-shaped or filled with jam, cream, or other fillings.
- She bought a glazed donut from the bakery for breakfast.
- The kids decorated donuts with sprinkles and icing at the party.
- He prefers a jelly-filled donut over a plain one.
- Something shaped like a ring or torus.
- The metal part was formed into a donut shape for the machine.
- The smoke rose in a perfect donut ring from the chimney.
- The swimming pool had a donut-shaped float for children.
- A tire or wheel, especially a spare tire that is smaller than the regular ones.
- She drove slowly on the donut until she reached the repair shop.
- The mechanic warned that the donut is only for temporary use.
- He put the donut on the car after the flat tire.
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