donkey (Meaning)

Wordnet

donkey (n)

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn

Webster

donkey (n.)

An ass; or (less frequently) a mule.

A stupid or obstinate fellow; an ass.

donkey Sentence Examples

  1. The donkey brayed loudly, echoing across the countryside.
  2. The farmer relied on his trusty donkey to haul loads of hay from the fields.
  3. In the distance, a group of children rode on the back of a donkey, laughing gleefully.
  4. The donkey's ears twitched as it nibbled on a patch of grass by the roadside.
  5. A tired traveler sought refuge under the shade of a tree, tethering his donkey nearby.
  6. The stubborn donkey refused to budge, planting its hooves firmly in the ground.
  7. As the sun set, the silhouette of a lone donkey could be seen grazing in the meadow.
  8. The donkey's gentle demeanor made it a favorite among the farm animals.
  9. Villagers relied on the donkey to transport goods to and from the market.
  10. With a bridle in hand, the farmer led his donkey to the watering hole for a well-deserved drink.

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The donkey brayed loudly, echoing across the countryside.

The farmer relied on his trusty donkey to haul loads of hay from the fields.

In the distance, a group of children rode on the back of a donkey, laughing gleefully.

The donkey's ears twitched as it nibbled on a patch of grass by the roadside.