doer

noun

do·​er ˈdü-ər How to pronounce doer (audio)
: one that takes an active part
a thinker or a doer

Examples of doer in a Sentence

I'm more of a thinker than a doer.
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China is always a staunch doer and important contributor to global green development. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Energy, Robbins proffered, was a — perhaps the — essential trait of all the world’s doers, some of whom would take the same stage that very day or the next. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025 Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025 Here’s how workers can thrive in the AI era of work: Think like a manager The most profound change required by the agentic shift is the move from being a doer to being a conductor of others, including yourself. Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doer was in the 14th century

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“Doer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doer. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

doer

noun
do·​er ˈdü-ər How to pronounce doer (audio)
: one that does

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