donor
/ˈdəʊnə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: donors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who makes a donation.
Noun
Examples
The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.
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
An object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.
Noun
Examples
You'll need to lengthen the plug for the fan switch and swap its connector for that of the donor.
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 “donor” mean?
One who makes a donation.
Is “donor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.