wonut

English

Etymology

Blend of waffle +‎ donut. First popularized in 2014 at Waffles Cafe in Chicago by owner Alex Hernandez.

Noun

wonut (plural wonuts)

  1. (neologism) A type of waffle that uses a mix of waffle and doughnut dough, and is deep fried and decorated like a doughnut.
    • 2015, Ellen Brown, Donut Nation: A Cross-Country Guide to America's Best Artisan Donut Shops:
      Wonuts are made with a two-step cooking process, and in that way they're similar to bagels.
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