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

These picks are sure to bring a smile and maybe even earn you the title of best gift-giver in the group. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

In the solar system of the Chicago Blackhawks, Bedard is the sun — the center of everything, the focal point around whom all others revolve, the giver of life, the source of energy and light and hope. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The world’s largest givers This week, Bridgespan also updated its rankings of the world’s largest corporate and institutional givers, based on average annual giving between 2020 and 2024. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

The distinction may come down less to whether AI was involved and more to whether the giver supplied the personal knowledge and made the final choice. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 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