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.

Definition: To become completely wet or soaked with water or another liquid.

Example: After the rain started, I got completely doused while walking home.

Definition: A complete soaking or drenching, often used to describe the act of putting out a fire or thoroughly wetting something.

Example: The firefighters used water to give the flames a douse.

Definition: To put out a fire or light, or to soak something completely in liquid.

Example: He used a bucket of water to douse the flames.

Definition: Having a gentle or sweet quality; pleasing to the senses.

Example: The dessert was doux, making it a favorite among the children.

Definition: Waste material or leftover parts that are not useful or valuable, often referring to the dregs of a liquid or the least desirable parts of something.

Example: After brewing the coffee, the draff was left at the bottom of the pot.

Definition: A type of sweet or candy that is coated with sugar, often used for decoration or as a treat, such as a sugared almond or a small decorative ball.

Example: The cake was beautifully decorated with colorful dragees that sparkled in the light.

Definition: A small amount of something, often used to refer to a small drink or a unit of weight.

Example: He poured a dram of whiskey into the glass.

Definition: A place where alcoholic drinks are sold, often a bar or tavern.

Example: They decided to meet at the local dramshop for a drink after work.

Definition: A version of a draft, often used in British English, referring to a current of air or a drink drawn from a cask.

Example: He ordered a pint of draught beer at the pub.

Definition: Describing something that is dirty, muddy, or contains unwanted remnants, often making it unpleasant or unclean.

Example: The water in the old pond looked dreggy and uninviting.

Definition: Describing something that is wet and runs or falls in small drops, often in a messy way.

Example: The dribbly ice cream melted all over my hands.