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

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

"The downside is it's driven out a lot of people who looked after the village, the doers who got involved in the community."

From BBC

Related Words

• achiever
• motivator