Definition

A sweet, fried cake that is shaped like a ring and often has a hole in the middle.

Example

I bought a chocolate-covered doughnut for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you tried the new café down the street?

Not yet, but I heard they have amazing doughnuts.

We should definitely go there this weekend for a treat!

That sounds great — I can't resist a good doughnut.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doughnut → The word originates from the Dutch word 'doughnut' (meaning a small cake made of dough) and the combination of 'dough' (referring to the mixture of flour and water) and 'nut' (meaning a small rounded cake). The term describes a small, round cake made from dough.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dough' as the mixture used to make the treat and 'nut' as a small cake, helping you remember that a doughnut is a small cake made from dough.

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