sponsor
Meaning
A sponsor is a person or organization that provides support, typically financial, for an event, activity, or individual in exchange for advertising or promotional benefits.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "sponsor" with "sponsee," which refers to the individual or group receiving support.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
town's
summer
fair
opened
in
the
square
on
Saturday
with
bright
stalls
and
music
.
A
local
company
became
the
main
sponsor
this
year
,
so
the
organisers
could
pay
for
the
stage
and
children's
activities
.
Families
walked
between
booths
,
trying
food
and
talking
to
volunteers
while
the
mayor
gave
a
short
welcome
speech
.
Because
the
event
was
free
,
many
people
stayed
longer
than
expected
and
helped
raise
money
for
the
community
centre
.
Even
though
the
weather
was
cloudy
,
everyone
left
smiling
and
said
the
fair
felt
friendly
and
well
planned
.
Common Phrases
event sponsor
corporate sponsor
sponsorship agreement
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