wonut
English
Etymology
Blend of waffle + donut. First popularized in 2014 at Waffles Cafe in Chicago by owner Alex Hernandez.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwəʊnʌt/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/
- Rhymes: -əʊnʌt
- Hyphenation: wo‧nut
Noun
wonut (plural wonuts)
- (neologism) A type of waffle made with a mixture of waffle and doughnut dough, 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.