blood donor

noun

1. a person who gives his or her blood to be used for transfusion

Example Sentences

England's blood donor service has warned blood stocks are still in short supply as it launches a fresh appeal for donors.

From BBC

In addition, three blood donors were reported as testing positive for West Nile virus in Fresno County, though they were asymptomatic.

From Los Angeles Times

In testing blood samples collected from a random sample of 63 adult blood donors, the researchers found that antibodies resulting from a previous infection of swine flu also reacted to the N1 protein in H5N1.

From Salon

People in Jos have rallied to support one another, and many young lives have been saved thanks to blood donors who have visited local hospitals.

From BBC

It said officials failed to ensure rigorous blood donor selection and screening of blood products, and when people were found to be infected, officials delayed informing them about what happened or gave them false assurances.

From Seattle Times