don
noun
Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name.
Example Sentences
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In that period, he claims, the dons of Oxbridge exercised “soft power” in Britain to an unprecedented extent, playing a considerable role in the intellectual life of the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The show proceeds with the fluid choreography of Positions before Grande dons her famous bunny ears for a slinky version of The Boy Is Mine.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
He dons it like armor for the chaos to come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Carney dons his best furniture salesman hat to make the pitch of a lifetime, a deal that could save Robert’s life, or take Carney’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
His expression brightens, and he dons his hat once more, settling the bowler into place.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
