don

[ don; Spanish, Italian dawn ]

/ dɒn; Spanish, Italian dɔn /

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noun

(initial capital letter) Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name.

(in Spanish-speaking countries) a lord or gentleman.

(initial capital letter) an Italian title of address, especially for a priest.

a person of great importance.

(in the English universities) a head, fellow, or tutor of a college.

(in the Mafia) a head of a family or syndicate.

Origin of don

1515–25; <Spanish, Italian <Latin dominus

Words nearby don

Domitian, domme, Domnus, Domrémy-la-Pucelle, Dom. Rep., don, dona, donable, Donald, Donar, donate

Definition for don (2 of 5)

don²

[ don ]

/ dɒn /

verb (used with object), donned, don·ning.

to put on or dress in: to don one's clothes.

Origin of don

1560–70; contraction of do¹ + on; cf. doff

Definition for don (3 of 5)

don³

[ dohn ]

/ doʊn /

conjunction

(in prescriptions) donec.

Origin of don

By shortening

Definition for don (4 of 5)

Don¹

[ don; for 1 also Russian dawn ]

/ dɒn; for 1 also Russian dɔn /

noun

a river flowing generally S from Tula in the Russian Federation in Europe, to the Sea of Azov. About 1,200 miles (1,930 km) long.

a river in NE Scotland, flowing E from Aberdeen county to the North Sea. 62 miles (100 km) long.

a river in central England, flowing NE from S Yorkshire to the Humber estuary. 60 miles (97 km) long.

a male given name, form of Donald.

Definition for don (5 of 5)

Don²

[ dawn ]

/ dɔn /

noun Welsh Mythology.

a goddess, the mother of Gwydion and Arianrod: corresponds to the Irish Danu.

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Example sentences from the Web for don

During the Cultural Revolution, female members of the Red Guard donned male uniforms in a nod to Mulan’s legacy, and the Mulan opera Who Says Women Are Not as Good as Men made the argument for female equality in China.
The history of Mulan, from a 6th-century ballad to the live-action Disney movie|Constance Grady|September 4, 2020|Vox
With masks donned, they exited on to a platform in the parking lot to wave to supporters socially distanced in cars cheering on amid a mixture of hazard lights and fireworks.
Biden faults Trump for mismanaging coronavirus in convention speech|Chris Johnson|August 21, 2020|Washington Blade
She often had to don a mask for this, along with gloves, booties, coveralls and more.
Tackling the novel coronavirus calls for novel ideas|Kathiann Kowalski|May 7, 2020|Science News For Students
We brought in Don Lemon, the year that he wrote his book, and I told that story to the audience that was there.
How A Company’s Support of Gay Employees Helped One of Them To Come Out||December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Nobody knows chaotic living quite like Don Draper, what with juggling high profile clients, his many paramours, and travel.
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Old-Fashioned is the crème of the cocktail crop—according to Don Draper, at least.
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She reportedly also had a book collection worth more than €20 million, including a first edition of Don Quixote from 1605.
Adiós to the Diva Duchess|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Don Terry, a senior writer at the Southern Poverty Law Center, doubts it.
The Klan’s Call to Violence in Ferguson Blows the Lid Off Its Hypocritical Rebrand|Caitlin Dickson|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Don was telling some of his adventures, and no one but Celestia Ann in the kitchen noticed the ringing of the door-bell.
Mildred at Home|Martha Finley
"Most illustrious caballero, Don Alcala de Aguilera, we have met before," said the man.
The Spanish Cavalier|Charlotte Maria Tucker
Don Gesualdo had gone across the rough grass of the garden, and had passed out of sight beyond the tall hedge of rose-laurel.
A Rainy June and Other Stories|Ouida
Suspended from the gas pipe, which was bent and leaking, was Don Roberto.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
By changing the course of his own boat, Don Camillo soon found himself within an oar's length of the other.
The Bravo|J. Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for don (1 of 4)

don¹

/ (dɒn) /

verb dons, donning or donned

(tr) to put on (clothing)

Word Origin for don

C14: from do 1 + on; compare doff

British Dictionary definitions for don (2 of 4)

don²

/ (dɒn) /

noun

British a member of the teaching staff at a university or college, esp at Oxford or Cambridge

the head of a student dormitory at certain Canadian universities and colleges

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

(in the Mafia) the head of a family

Word Origin for don

C17: ultimately from Latin dominus lord

British Dictionary definitions for don (3 of 4)

Don¹

/ (dɒn, Spanish don) /

noun

a Spanish title equivalent to Mr : placed before a name to indicate respect

Word Origin for Don

C16: via Spanish, from Latin dominus lord; see don ²

British Dictionary definitions for don (4 of 4)

Don²

/ (dɒn) /

noun

a river rising in W Russia, southeast of Tula and flowing generally south, to the Sea of Azov: linked by canal to the River Volga. Length: 1870 km (1162 miles)

a river in NE Scotland, rising in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 100 km (62 miles)

a river in N central England, rising in S Yorkshire and flowing northeast to the Humber. Length: about 96 km (60 miles)

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单词	don
释义	don ¹ [ don; Spanish, Italian dawn ] / dɒn; Spanish, Italian dɔn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR don ON THESAURUS.COM noun (initial capital letter) Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name. (in Spanish-speaking countries) a lord or gentleman. (initial capital letter) an Italian title of address, especially for a priest. a person of great importance. (in the English universities) a head, fellow, or tutor of a college. (in the Mafia) a head of a family or syndicate. Origin of don ¹ 1515–25; <Spanish, Italian <Latin dominus Words nearby don Domitian, domme, Domnus, Domrémy-la-Pucelle, Dom. Rep., don, dona, donable, Donald, Donar, donate Definition for don (2 of 5) don² [ don ] / dɒn / verb (used with object), donned, don·ning. to put on or dress in: to don one's clothes. Origin of don ² 1560–70; contraction of do¹ + on; cf. doff Definition for don (3 of 5) don³ [ dohn ] / doʊn / conjunction (in prescriptions) donec. Origin of don ³ By shortening Definition for don (4 of 5) Don¹ [ don; for 1 also Russian dawn ] / dɒn; for 1 also Russian dɔn / noun a river flowing generally S from Tula in the Russian Federation in Europe, to the Sea of Azov. About 1,200 miles (1,930 km) long. a river in NE Scotland, flowing E from Aberdeen county to the North Sea. 62 miles (100 km) long. a river in central England, flowing NE from S Yorkshire to the Humber estuary. 60 miles (97 km) long. a male given name, form of Donald. Definition for don (5 of 5) Don² [ dawn ] / dɔn / noun Welsh Mythology. a goddess, the mother of Gwydion and Arianrod: corresponds to the Irish Danu. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for don During the Cultural Revolution, female members of the Red Guard donned male uniforms in a nod to Mulan’s legacy, and the Mulan opera Who Says Women Are Not as Good as Men made the argument for female equality in China. The history of Mulan, from a 6th-century ballad to the live-action Disney movie\|Constance Grady\|September 4, 2020\|Vox With masks donned, they exited on to a platform in the parking lot to wave to supporters socially distanced in cars cheering on amid a mixture of hazard lights and fireworks. Biden faults Trump for mismanaging coronavirus in convention speech\|Chris Johnson\|August 21, 2020\|Washington Blade She often had to don a mask for this, along with gloves, booties, coveralls and more. Tackling the novel coronavirus calls for novel ideas\|Kathiann Kowalski\|May 7, 2020\|Science News For Students We brought in Don Lemon, the year that he wrote his book, and I told that story to the audience that was there. How A Company’s Support of Gay Employees Helped One of Them To Come Out\|\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Nobody knows chaotic living quite like Don Draper, what with juggling high profile clients, his many paramours, and travel. The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life\|Allison McNearney\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Old-Fashioned is the crème of the cocktail crop—according to Don Draper, at least. The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life\|Allison McNearney\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She reportedly also had a book collection worth more than €20 million, including a first edition of Don Quixote from 1605. Adiós to the Diva Duchess\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|November 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Don Terry, a senior writer at the Southern Poverty Law Center, doubts it. The Klan’s Call to Violence in Ferguson Blows the Lid Off Its Hypocritical Rebrand\|Caitlin Dickson\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Don was telling some of his adventures, and no one but Celestia Ann in the kitchen noticed the ringing of the door-bell. Mildred at Home\|Martha Finley "Most illustrious caballero, Don Alcala de Aguilera, we have met before," said the man. The Spanish Cavalier\|Charlotte Maria Tucker Don Gesualdo had gone across the rough grass of the garden, and had passed out of sight beyond the tall hedge of rose-laurel. A Rainy June and Other Stories\|Ouida Suspended from the gas pipe, which was bent and leaking, was Don Roberto. The Californians\|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton By changing the course of his own boat, Don Camillo soon found himself within an oar's length of the other. The Bravo\|J. Fenimore Cooper British Dictionary definitions for don (1 of 4) don¹ / (dɒn) / verb dons, donning or donned (tr) to put on (clothing) Word Origin for don C14: from do 1 + on; compare doff British Dictionary definitions for don (2 of 4) don² / (dɒn) / noun British a member of the teaching staff at a university or college, esp at Oxford or Cambridge the head of a student dormitory at certain Canadian universities and colleges a Spanish gentleman or nobleman (in the Mafia) the head of a family Word Origin for don C17: ultimately from Latin dominus lord British Dictionary definitions for don (3 of 4) Don¹ / (dɒn, Spanish don) / noun a Spanish title equivalent to Mr : placed before a name to indicate respect Word Origin for Don C16: via Spanish, from Latin dominus lord; see don ² British Dictionary definitions for don (4 of 4) Don² / (dɒn) / noun a river rising in W Russia, southeast of Tula and flowing generally south, to the Sea of Azov: linked by canal to the River Volga. Length: 1870 km (1162 miles) a river in NE Scotland, rising in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 100 km (62 miles) a river in N central England, rising in S Yorkshire and flowing northeast to the Humber. Length: about 96 km (60 miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to don dress, put on, wear, enrobe
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don

noun

Origin of don

Words nearby don

Definition for don (2 of 5)

verb (used with object), donned, don·ning.

Origin of don

Definition for don (3 of 5)

conjunction

Origin of don

Definition for don (4 of 5)

noun

Definition for don (5 of 5)

noun Welsh Mythology.

Example sentences from the Web for don

British Dictionary definitions for don (1 of 4)

verb dons, donning or donned

Word Origin for don

British Dictionary definitions for don (2 of 4)

noun

Word Origin for don

British Dictionary definitions for don (3 of 4)

noun

Word Origin for Don

British Dictionary definitions for don (4 of 4)

noun

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