donut hole - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (2024)

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Alternative forms
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Noun
    • 1.3.1 Synonyms

English[edit]

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Donut Hole

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Alternative forms[edit]

• doughnut hole

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

donut hole (plural donut holes)

1. The empty space in the center of a donut.
2. (US, Canada) A small ball-shaped pastry, made in the same manner as a donut, roughly the size of the hole in a donut.

   These donut holes are delicious!

3. (US, insurance, welfare, slang) An income bracket where one is without benefits, even though benefits are available in the next lower and next higher brackets.

   • 2012, Nick Tate, ObamaCare Survival Guide: The Affordable Care Act and What It Means for You and Your Healthcare‎^[1], page 138:

     Very few younger Americans have probably ever heard of the “donut hole” in Medicare's prescription drug program, but if you're on Medicare and need expensive drugs it's likely you have.

4. A section of water for which no one has fishing rights that is completely surrounded by regions where various parties hold fishing rights.

Synonyms[edit]

(pastry ball the size of the hole in the center of a donut):

• munchkin (genericization of Munchkin)
• timbit (genericization of Timbit)

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The Donut Hole - LA Conservancy

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Let's delve into the fascinating world of the "donut hole." This term encompasses various meanings, each with its own distinct context and significance.

1. English:

• Alternative Forms:

  • "Doughnut hole"

• Pronunciation:

• Noun:

  • Definition 1: The empty space in the center of a donut.

  • Example: Imagine biting into a freshly glazed donut, savoring the sweetness that emanates from the donut hole.

  • Definition 2 (US, Canada): A small ball-shaped pastry, made in the same manner as a donut, roughly the size of the hole in a donut.

  • Example: These donut holes are delicious! (referring to small ball-shaped pastries)

  • Definition 3 (US, insurance, welfare, slang): An income bracket where one is without benefits, even though benefits are available in the next lower and next higher brackets.

  • Example: In the complex landscape of insurance, the "donut hole" marks a zone where individuals lack benefits despite their availability in adjacent income brackets. This concept gained attention during the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, as highlighted in the "ObamaCare Survival Guide."

  • Definition 4: A section of water for which no one has fishing rights that is completely surrounded by regions where various parties hold fishing rights.

• Synonyms:

  • For the pastry ball the size of the hole in the center of a donut:
    • "Munchkin" (genericization of Munchkin)
    • "Timbit" (genericization of Timbit)

This multifaceted term not only encapsulates the delightful realm of pastries but also extends its reach to socio-economic contexts and fishing rights. It's fascinating to see how language weaves together diverse aspects of our lives, providing a rich tapestry of meanings and associations.