Phrase guide

jelly doughnut

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A doughnut filled with jam and usually topped with sugar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Berlin doughnut, bismark

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: raised doughnut

History

Etymology

From jelly + doughnut.