noun
Common
donor
DOH-nuh
Donor (noun) means a person or organization that gives something, especially money, blood, or an organ. Example: “The charity thanked every donor who gave towards the new roof.”
noun
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A person or organization that gives something, especially money, blood, or an organ.
"The charity thanked every donor who gave towards the new roof."
"The hospital is always looking for blood donors."
"A wealthy donor funded the new library wing."
How to use donor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who gives — often money to a charity or cause, or blood/organs for medical use.
Common pairings
blood donor
organ donor
generous donor
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur, ultimately from Latin donare, "to give."
Synonyms
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contributor
giver
benefactor
patron
philanthropist
backer
bestower
conferrer
presenter
donater
donator
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Rhymes for donor
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What does “donor” mean?
The word “donor” means a person or organization that gives something, especially money, blood, or an organ. In plain terms, someone who gives — often money to a charity or cause, or blood/organs for medical use.
How do you pronounce “donor”?
“Donor” is pronounced DOH-nuh (/ˈdoʊnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “donor” in a sentence?
Here is “donor” used in a sentence: “The hospital is always looking for blood donors.”
What is another word for “donor”?
Words with a similar meaning to “donor” include donater and donator.
What part of speech is “donor”?
“Donor” is a noun.
Where does the word “donor” come from?
The word “donor” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur, ultimately from Latin donare, "to give.".
Is “donor” a common word?
“Donor” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'donor' and 'donator'?
Donor is the standard, widely accepted word for someone who gives something. Donator means the same thing but is nonstandard and rarely used, so donor is almost always the better choice.
What is the difference between a 'donor' and a 'recipient'?
A donor is the person or organization that gives something, such as money, blood, or an organ. A recipient is the one who receives it, so the two are opposite roles in the same exchange.
What is the difference between a 'donor' and a 'benefactor'?
A benefactor is someone who gives generous financial help, often to a person or institution. Donor is a broader term that also covers giving blood, organs, or one-off contributions, not just money.
What are common types of donor?
The word appears in phrases such as 'blood donor,' 'organ donor,' and a 'donor' to a charity or campaign. In each case the donor is the giver of money, blood, or an organ.
