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
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The villas are new but already feel ancient (in the best possible way), pitched in a jumble of sugarcane fields, date palms, and donkey brays bellowing from the adjoining farm.
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Despite bombs raining down and a lack of tools, feed and medicine, the shelter has remained operational throughout the two-year conflict, working to help emaciated and injured dogs, cats, donkeys and horses.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
And research shows donkeys have a role to play in helping humans adapt to climate change, as well.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Animal lovers may have the opportunity to snap a selfie with Ted, the island’s absolutely adorable resident donkey.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Despite bombs raining down and a lack of tools, feed and medicine, the shelter has remained operational throughout the two-year conflict, working to help emaciated and injured dogs, cats, donkeys and horses.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
And research shows donkeys have a role to play in helping humans adapt to climate change, as well.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Animal lovers may have the opportunity to snap a selfie with Ted, the island’s absolutely adorable resident donkey.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.
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