Donut
/ˈdoʊnət/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Donut
noun
- A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape, and mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, sometimes filled with jelly, custard or cream.
- Anything in the shape of a torus.
- (automobile) A peel-out or skid-mark in the shape of donut; a 360-degree skid.
- A spare tire, smaller and less durable than a full-sized tire, only intended for temporary use.
- A toroidal cushion typically used by hemorrhoid patients.