well-wisher
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of well-wisher
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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“I got this figurine from a Mexican well-wisher 20 years ago. I take it everywhere. She takes care of me. And I believe in that.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
When a well-wisher near Habba hollered out, Trump heard the voice and asked to speak to his fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
The hero dog was sporting a new collar Tuesday and had a bucket of tennis balls, a few new toys, some treats from a well-wisher and a coupon for a spa day.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
"With the demise of the Queen, Britain has lost its devoted and kind parent and Nepal has lost an old friend and well-wisher," Nepal's president Bidhya Devi Bhandari said.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2022
“Not if I can help it. This occasion shall not entirely pass without that affability on your part.—May I, as an old friend and well-wisher? May I?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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