English Explanatory Dictionary

doughnut city

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A city whose centre has deteriorated or declined as a result of rapid growth of the surrounding suburbs.

Word forms

doughnut city doughnut cities donut city

Etymology

In reference to the shape of the snack food, a ring with a central hole.

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