Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who voluntarily gives blood: A "blood donor" is an individual who provides a quantity of their blood, typically through a medical procedure, for use in blood transfusions or medical research.

Usage

• The term "blood donor" specifically refers to the person who gives the blood. It is a compound noun.
• It is used in medical, charitable, and general contexts to describe individuals participating in blood donation drives or services.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She has been a regular blood donor for over ten years.
  • The hospital is urgently seeking blood donors with a rare blood type.
  • Becoming a blood donor is a simple way to help save lives.

Advanced Usage

• "Voluntary blood donor": Emphasizes that the donation is unpaid and altruistic.
  • The organization relies entirely on voluntary blood donors.
• "Regular/Repeat blood donor": Describes someone who donates blood on a consistent, scheduled basis.
  • As a repeat blood donor, he is familiar with the screening process.

Variants and Related Words

• Blood donation (n): The act or process of giving blood.
  • The blood donation drive collected over 100 units.
• Donor (n): A person who gives something (e.g., blood, organs, money).
  • The museum thanked the anonymous donor.

Synonyms

• Donor: A more general term for someone who gives something.
• Volunteer donor: Highlights the voluntary nature of the act.

Related Phrases

• To donate blood: The verb phrase describing the action.
  • He decided to donate blood after the disaster.
• Blood drive: An organized event to collect blood donations.
  • The company is hosting a blood drive next week.

Noun

1. someone who gives blood to be used for transfusions