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do·nut

 (dō′nŭt′, -nət)
n.
Variant of doughnut.
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donut

(ˈdəʊnʌt)
n
1. (Cookery) a variant spelling (esp US) of doughnut
2. (Nuclear Physics) a variant spelling (esp US) of doughnut
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dough•nut

or do•nut

(ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt)

n.
1. a small, usu. ring-shaped cake of sweetened dough fried in deep fat.
2. any thick, ring-shaped object; toroid.
[1795–1805]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.donut - a small ring-shaped friedcakedonut - a small ring-shaped friedcake  
friedcake - small cake in the form of a ring or twist or ball or strip fried in deep fat
raised doughnut - a doughnut made light with yeast rather than baking powder
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Randy's Donuts invites and encourages Angelenos to take photos of the newest Hollywood & Highland location, which includes an Instagram-worthy 18-foot-wide donut opening, Pop Culture mural and Hollywood Star donut, a nod to the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame stars located directly outside the storefront.
He originally began trading in Gaiety Green at the Dandelion Market and from there he began running a doughnut concession called The Rolling Donut at concerts, shows and festivals.
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Hot Box Donuts has taken over the stall where Smash It was previously based and, as the name suggests, it will be serving all types of doughnuts for the next six weeks.
Flavoured donuts available include Belgian chocolate, strawberry shortcake, vanilla and of course the classic sugar donut.
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Release date- 01062017 - CANTON, MA - As donut lovers ring in National Donut Day this year on Friday, June 2, Dunkin' Donuts is once again sweetening the celebration, heralding the holiday by offering guests a free classic donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.