donkey

noun

don·key ˈdäŋ-kē

ˈdəŋ-

ˈdȯŋ-

plural donkeys

Synonyms of donkey next

: the domestic ass (Equus asinus)

: 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

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Watch Olaf's Frozen Adventure on Disney+ The Small One Set in ancient Nazareth, Galilee, this 1978 animated short tells the story of a boy (voiced by Sean Marshall) who sells his donkey named Small One to a man named Joseph (Gordon Jump). —

Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 The event features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, carolers and other music, free snacks and community performances. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 Displaced Palestinian children ride on the back of a donkey in the northern Gaza Strip following Israeli evacuation orders Tuesday. —

Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 In 1828 opponents of then-candidate Andrew Jackson called him a swear-word that describes a donkey. —

Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for donkey