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raised doughnut

raised doughnut

2.6
A doughnut made with yeast that is light and fluffy
  • noun
  • /reɪzd ˈdoʊnət/
  • US
translation icon : dona levantada
  • I love a fresh raised doughnut in the morning.

Examples

  • Many people prefer a raised doughnut because of its airy texture and lighter taste.

  • Unlike a cake doughnut, a raised doughnut is made with yeast and fried until golden brown.

  • The bakery specializes in raised doughnuts topped with chocolate glaze and sprinkles.

  • She bought a dozen raised donuts for the party.

  • The bakery is famous for its raised doughnuts, which are light and fluffy.

  • I love starting my Saturday with a warm raised doughnut and a cup of coffee.

  • At the fair, I tried a raised doughnut filled with cream, and it was delicious.

Surface Forms

raised doughnut singular
raised doughnuts plural
raised donuts plural
raised donut singular

Morphology

raise + donut

The phrase combines 'raised' (made to rise/leavened) with 'doughnut' (a fried sweet cake), so its meaning — a doughnut that has been leavened and is light and fluffy — follows directly from the constituents. This compositional pattern is straightforward and likely understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words and basic baking vocabulary.

Etymology

Raised doughnut The name raised doughnut comes from the way the dough is left to rise with yeast before frying. The word raised points to that 'rising', so the doughnut becomes light and airy, and that's why the name refers to this kind of doughnut.