doer

[ doo-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that does doe does do something, especially a person who gets things done done do with vigor and efficiency.
2. a person characterized by action, as distinguished from one given to contemplation.
3. Australian. an amusing or eccentric person; character.

doer

/ ˈduːə /

noun

1. a person or thing that does something or acts in a specified manner

   a doer of good

2. an active or energetic person
3. a thriving animal, esp a horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of doer¹

1300–50; Middle English. See do ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

"If an act is illegal, then the victim can always demand for compensation. The wrong committed will remain a wrong and the cost of that has to be paid by the wrong doers," he says.

From BBC

He said he and his wife Victoria chose it as a "doer upper".

From BBC

Is California a sun-kissed incubator of innovation and opportunity that continues to beckon doers and dreamers from the world over, as it has for well over 150 years?

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually, they were joined by a world-class thinker and doer, Steve Simon.

From Los Angeles Times

A deliberate Rep. Adam Schiff told how he personally took on former President Trump as a leading congressional tormentor and is a doer, not just a talker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• achiever
• motivator