Christmas Market, St Enoch Square, Glasgow

Donut vs Doughnut

Doughnut” is the traditional spelling used in both UK and US English, while “donut” is a shortened American variant popularized in the 20th century. In the UK, “doughnut” is preferred in formal writing, though “donut” is understood. In the US, “donut” is common in everyday use and branding, but “doughnut” is still correct and often used in formal contexts.