donut hole

A2Food

(common, US, Canada)A small, round piece of fried dough often made from the center cuttings of ring-shaped donuts.

Example

• I bought a dozen donut holes for breakfast.
• Donut holes are often coated in sugar or glaze.

B2Healthcare

(slang, US, insurance)A gap in Medicare Part D coverage where individuals pay higher out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions until catastrophic coverage begins.

Example

• Many seniors struggle with medication costs when they fall into the donut hole.
• The new policy aims to reduce the impact of the donut hole on patients.

C1Fishing

(technical)A section of water surrounded by areas where fishing rights are allocated, but where no one holds fishing rights.