Synonyms for

Donuts

Verb / ˈdəʊˌnʌts / Another word for donuts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Donuts are a type of fried dough that are shaped like a ring or a ball and are often covered in sugar, glaze, or other toppings.

Synonyms & similar words

doughnut donut sinker doughnuts crullers fritters beignets pastries bismarks twists churros zeppoles malasadas bomboloni cronuts youtiao sufganiyot

Synonyms by register

Informal

doughnuts holes ring cakes

Common collocations

  • glazed donut
  • jelly donut
  • chocolate donut
  • powdered donut
  • donut shop
  • dozen donuts
  • eating donuts
  • making donuts

Word family

noun donut

Usage note

The spelling 'donut' is the more common American English variant, while 'doughnut' is the traditional British English spelling. Both are widely understood.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a dozen donuts for my coworkers.
  2. My favorite kind of donut is a chocolate glazed one.
  3. I like to eat my donuts with a cup of coffee.
  4. The bakery has a wide variety of donuts to choose from.
  5. My mom made homemade donuts for breakfast today.

Quotes

  • I'm not a morning person, but if I had a choice, I would start my day with a good breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. And maybe some donuts.
  • Life is short, eat the donuts.
  • Donuts. Is there anything they can't do?

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