plural donkeys
1
: the domestic ass (Equus asinus)
2
: a stupid or obstinate person
Examples of donkey in a Sentence
we put our bags on the donkey and headed down the canyon
called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans
Recent Examples on the Web
The group said the White Nile River is the most likely source of infection in the city, as many families have been bringing water from it using donkey carts following a major power outage in the area.
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
At office, Sally is in Bullpen, telling funny story re their donkey in lively way to small group of rapt admirers.
—George Saunders, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Ana Gasteyer knows how to keep her cool in the midst of utter chaos… except when donkeys are involved.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
One scene, shows another donkey picking up a small goat and running around with it in their mouth, before being told off.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
At office, Sally is in Bullpen, telling funny story re their donkey in lively way to small group of rapt admirers.
—George Saunders, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Ana Gasteyer knows how to keep her cool in the midst of utter chaos… except when donkeys are involved.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
One scene, shows another donkey picking up a small goat and running around with it in their mouth, before being told off.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for donkey
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donkey. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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