fundraiser
/ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fundraisers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity or cause.
Noun
Examples
This year’s fundraiser will be a walkathon.
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
A person who collects money from the public for some cause.
Noun
Examples
She works as fundraiser for the Democratic Party.
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).
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Common questions
What does “fundraiser” mean?
An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity or cause.
Is “fundraiser” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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