NYT Dictionary

DONOR

/ˈdoʊnɚ/
NounDO-nordo-nor · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who makes a donation.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

donaterdonatorgiverpresenterbestowerconferreralmsgiverangelbackercaterer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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