donation
/dəʊˈneɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: donations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
Noun
Examples
They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.
Noun
Examples
After donation there is an absolute change and alienation of the property of the thing given.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “donation” mean?
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
Is “donation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.