donut//ˈdoʊ.nʌt//A2Frequency Level 11CasualNoundonutSingulardonutsPlural1A small ring-shaped fried cake made of sweetened dough, often covered with icing, glaze, or toppings.I bought a chocolate donut at the bakery.2Any ring-shaped or toroidal object resembling this pastry.The children sat in a donut around the teacher.Synonymdoughnutpastry