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 Desert Inn dominated a desolate place that used to be called Jackass Junction, for the donkeys that once crossed the road.
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Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, the couple lives with two dogs, a cat, five ostriches and three mini donkeys on their small farm with Weave hanging out with them as much as possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
What to Listen For: The sound of a small waterfall (the Epic route passes by an oasis) and the neigh of feral donkeys that live within the park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Jelly Roll and Bunnie added a donkey named Griz to their farm.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, the couple lives with two dogs, a cat, five ostriches and three mini donkeys on their small farm with Weave hanging out with them as much as possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
What to Listen For: The sound of a small waterfall (the Epic route passes by an oasis) and the neigh of feral donkeys that live within the park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
Jelly Roll and Bunnie added a donkey named Griz to their farm.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 4 Mar. 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 1 May. 2025.
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