plural donations
1
: something (such as money, food, clothes, etc.) that you give in order to help a person or organization
All donations are appreciated.
They thanked her for the generous donation. [=gift]
The organization is funded by private donations.
Would you like to make a donation? [=make a contribution; give money]
We are grateful for the donation of whatever you can afford to give.
2
: something (such as blood or a body organ) that you give to a hospital or clinic so that it can be given to someone who needs it
blood/organ donations
trying to encourage the donation of blood/organs
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/donation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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