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
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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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But the society rebounded quickly, thanks to its loyal donors and to its new state-of-the-art center being equipped with top-line audio and video recording facilities.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
The funds are provided by philanthropic donors, Jessica Quinlan, founder and researcher at conservation nonprofit Fishers4Science, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2024
The annual disclosures come as the court faces mounting pressure over its transparency and accountability measures, particularly concerning potential conflicts of interest and ties to affluent donors.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 7 June 2024
The gathering was hosted by Democratic donors Shannon Hunt-Scott, Stacy Mason and Sheila Thompson and small-business owner Manny Yekutiel, who runs a local venue that hosts civic events.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
The funds are provided by philanthropic donors, Jessica Quinlan, founder and researcher at conservation nonprofit Fishers4Science, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2024
The annual disclosures come as the court faces mounting pressure over its transparency and accountability measures, particularly concerning potential conflicts of interest and ties to affluent donors.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 7 June 2024
The gathering was hosted by Democratic donors Shannon Hunt-Scott, Stacy Mason and Sheila Thompson and small-business owner Manny Yekutiel, who runs a local venue that hosts civic events.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donor. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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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
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donor
noun
do·nor
ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr
: one that gives, donates, grants, or confers something
specifically
: settlor
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