doer

American  

[doo-er] / ˈdu ər /

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.

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doer British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of doer

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

Example Sentences

In a livestream broadcast from Turning Point USA's headquarters, Mrs Kirk, 36, addressed what she called the "evil doers" responsible for her husband's death.

From BBC

The Telegraph reported lyrics from the canticle written by a chorister included "Lord, how long shall the ungodly triumph?" and "how long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully?"

From BBC

This is still where dreamers dream and doers do, and we are stubborn about it.

From Los Angeles Times

The shop worker tells the Trading Standards officer he doers not know his boss's name.

From BBC

And Cooper is not a politician who seeks attention, content to be seen as a "quiet doer", as a source describes her.

From BBC

Related Words

• achiever
• motivator