donut - Master This Word
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donut Word Meanings
- a sweet fried cake, typically ring-shaped
- a type of baked good often glazed or filled
- an informal term for something circular
donut Example Sentences
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donut Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈdəʊ.nət/
US
/ˈdoʊ.nət/
donut Word Etymology
Root: 'dough' + 'nut' (from the shape resembling a nut); Historical origin: Middle English 'dough-nut' or 'doughnut' from 'dough' + 'nut', influenced by Dutch 'dohnut'; Memory image: Imagine a sweet, golden ring that you can easily hold and munch on while enjoying your coffee.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible Input5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'donut'?
A.A type of shoe
B.A type of fruit
C.A ring-shaped dessert, typically fried and sweetened
D.A kind of vegetable
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct sentence that uses 'donut':
A.She drove her donut to work every day.
B.I enjoyed a delicious donut this morning.
C.He prefers to swim in the donut pool.
D.They painted their donut bright blue.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'donut'?
A.Pastry
B.Car
C.Notebook
D.Shirt
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'donut'?
A.Salad
B.Fruit
C.Soup
D.Bread
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone would have a donut?
A.During breakfast, they had a pastry that was ring-shaped and filled with jelly.
B.At a party, they enjoyed a sweet treat.
C.For lunch, they had a hearty vegetable stew.
D.In the grocery store, they picked up a pack of tortillas.
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