donor

do·nor

noun \ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr\

Definition of DONOR

1

: one that gives, donates, or presents something

2

: one used as a source of biological material (as blood or an organ)

3

a : a compound capable of giving up a part (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

1. The money was raised from individual donors.
2. She is one of the charity's major donors.

Origin of DONOR

Middle English donoure, from Anglo-French doneur, from Latin donator, from donare

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DONOR

Synonyms: angel, donator, benefactor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy

Related Words: benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)

Near Antonyms: beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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Rhymes with DONOR

boner, cloner, droner, groaner, honer, loaner, loner, moaner, owner, stoner, toner, zoner