wonut
English
editEtymology
editBlend of waffle + donut. First popularized in 2014 at Waffles Cafe in Chicago by owner Alex Hernandez.
Noun
editwonut (plural wonuts)
- (neologism) A type of waffle that uses a mix of waffle and doughnut dough, and is deep fried and decorated like a doughnut.
- 2015, Ellen Brown, Donut Nation: A Cross-Country Guide to America's Best Artisan Donut Shops:
- Wonuts are made with a two-step cooking process, and in that way they're similar to bagels.