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sperm donor

American

[spurm doh-ner] / ˈspɜrm ˌdoʊ nər /

noun

plural

sperm donors

a person who donates their sperm to enable others to become pregnant.

Example Sentences

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But when James was born, they both noticed that his "beautiful" brown eyes were very different to those of his biological mum, Beth, and the sperm donor the family had requested.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The results indicated neither child was related to the sperm donor their parents had selected.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In Belgium, a single sperm donor is only supposed to be used by six families.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Goldman was a sperm donor to Danzer’s clinic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

He doesn’t truly fit the role of a father in my perspective, so I refer to him as my sperm donor.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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