don Synonyms
don Meaning
don (n)
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
the head of an organized crime family
Celtic goddess; mother of Gwydion and Arianrhod; corresponds to Irish Danu
a European river in southwestern Russia; flows into the Sea of Azov
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename
don (v)
put clothing on one's body
don (n.)
Sir; Mr; Signior; -- a title in Spain, formerly given to noblemen and gentlemen only, but now common to all classes.
A grand personage, or one making pretension to consequence; especially, the head of a college, or one of the fellows at the English universities.
don (v. t.)
To put on; to dress in; to invest one's self with.
don Sentence Examples
- The professor donned his graduation gown and cap for the commencement ceremony.
- The old house was a veritable treasure-trove of antiques and historical artifacts.
- The lawyer donned his suit and briefcase as he prepared for his day in court.
- The rain continued to fall, and the river began to swell, causing flooding in the nearby town.
- The student donned his lab coat and safety goggles before beginning the science experiment.
- The actor donned a disguise to avoid being recognized by his fans.
- The knight donned his armor and mounted his horse, ready for battle.
- The hiker donned his backpack and hiking boots, eager to explore the wilderness.
- The carpenter donned his tool belt and grabbed his hammer, ready to begin his work.
- The artist donned his beret and smock, ready to create a masterpiece.
FAQs About the word don
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman, teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford), the head of an organized crime family, Celtic goddess;
trick, put on, slip (on or into),throw (on), dress, rig, clothe, garb,suit, apparel
take off, take off, remove,remove, doff, undress, strip,doff, strip, undress
The professor donned his graduation gown and cap for the commencement ceremony.
The old house was a veritable treasure-trove of antiques and historical artifacts.
The lawyer donned his suit and briefcase as he prepared for his day in court.
The rain continued to fall, and the river began to swell, causing flooding in the nearby town.
