giver

noun

giv·​er ˈgi-vər 

: one that gives : donor

Examples of giver in a Sentence

a giver of unwanted advice

Recent Examples on the Web

The survey found 51% of gift-givers used group gifting in 2026, a 287% increase from 2024. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The giver Warren Buffett speaks with CNBC during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026

In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups. — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 25 June 2026

So what is left for the enterprising giver to give? — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing giver

• Indian giver

Rhymes for giver

• liver
• livre
• quiver
• river
• shiver
• sliver
• caregiver
• deliver
• downriver
• lawgiver
• upriver