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Meaning of doughnut

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

doughnut

Pronunciation:/ˈdoʊnət//ˈdəʊˌnʌt//ˈdoʊnət/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly of a toroidal (a ring doughnut) shape, often mixed with various sweeteners and flavourings; or flattened sphere (a filled doughnut) shape filled with jam, custard or cream.

  2. Anything in the shape of a torus.

  3. A peel-out or skid mark in the shape of a circle; a 360-degree skid.

  4. A spare car tyre, usually stored in the boot, that is smaller than a full-sized tyre and is only intended for temporary use.