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DONGK-ee/ˈdɒŋki/

A donkey is an animal like a small horse with long ears. It lives on a farm or in the countryside. Countable: a donkey, donkeys. A horse is larger and people ride it more often; a donkey is smaller. Ride a donkey; a donkey ride at the seaside.

Meaning

An animal like a small horse with long ears.

Examples

• “The donkey is eating grass.”
• “The donkey carried the bags.”
• “She gave the donkey an apple.”

Good to know

a donkey (long ears). Contrast: horse (larger). Place: farm, seaside ride.

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