doughnut
0 antonyms and opposites of doughnut, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small, sweet, deep-fried piece of dough, usually ring-shaped or filled with jam or cream.
How to use doughnut
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From dough plus nut — originally small, nut-sized fried dough balls; the now-familiar ring shape became standard in the 20th century. First recorded in Washington Irving's writing in 1809.
Full origin of doughnut →Frequently asked questions
What does “doughnut” mean?
The word “doughnut” means a small, sweet, deep-fried piece of dough, usually ring-shaped or filled with jam or cream. In plain terms, the ring-shaped fried pastry — also used for anything else shaped like a ring.
How do you pronounce “doughnut”?
“Doughnut” is pronounced DOH-nuht (/ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/ in IPA).
How do you use “doughnut” in a sentence?
Here is “doughnut” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a glazed doughnut on his way to work.”
What part of speech is “doughnut”?
“Doughnut” is a noun.
Where does the word “doughnut” come from?
The word “doughnut” dates back to around 1809. From dough plus nut — originally small, nut-sized fried dough balls; the now-familiar ring shape became standard in the 20th century. First recorded in Washington Irving's writing in 1809.
Is “doughnut” a common word?
“Doughnut” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “doughnut” have?
“Doughnut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, sweet, deep-fried piece of dough, usually ring-shaped or filled with jam or cream.