don
noun
Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name.
had donned
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past perfectof don.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile pilots had donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency and were turning back to Atlanta, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
Some workers were on their lunch break from their shifts at JW Marriott — they wore black uniforms, instead of the bright red union T-shirts the rest of the crowd had donned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
It was a bright summer afternoon, and Seattleites had donned their best heels, floral shirts and silky summer pants to get in line for the anticipated event at the Lumen Field Event Center.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
The prince had donned an apron to pull a pint of Butty Bach beer.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2021
Osfryd had donned a steel halfhelm over his long black hair, and the look on his face was grim.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
