1
: one that gives, donates, or presents something
2
: one used as a source of biological material (such as blood or an organ)
3
a
: a compound capable of giving up a part (such as an atom, chemical group, or subatomic particle) for combination with an acceptor
b
: an impurity added to a semiconductor to increase the number of mobile electrons
Examples of donor in a Sentence
The money was raised from individual donors.
She is one of the charity's major donors.
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In taking on the role of chairman, Trump ousted philanthropist David Rubenstein, who was the largest individual donor, having contributed more than $110 million.
Kennedy Center Board Chair Donald Trump speaks to reporters from the Presidential Box in the Concert Hall.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Amid sharp reductions in foreign aid, support from individual and other private sector donors is needed more than ever to help ensure these programs continue reaching children in need.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Of the $185,000 donated, $160,000 came from this timely anonymous donor.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump's 2024 presidential bid attracted significant financial backing from a mix of corporate donors, billionaire executives and industry giants in the oil and gas, technology and finance sectors.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Amid sharp reductions in foreign aid, support from individual and other private sector donors is needed more than ever to help ensure these programs continue reaching children in need.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Of the $185,000 donated, $160,000 came from this timely anonymous donor.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Trump's 2024 presidential bid attracted significant financial backing from a mix of corporate donors, billionaire executives and industry giants in the oil and gas, technology and finance sectors.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donor. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər 
-ˌnȯr
1
: one that donates
2
: one used as a source of bodily material or parts
a blood donor
a kidney donor
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr
: one that gives, donates, grants, or confers something
specifically
: settlor
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