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blood drive

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An activity, usually charitable, in which persons are requested to donate blood, either to maintain a general supply or in response to a specific shortage or emergency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The local blood drive will replenish the area's blood supply.

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 獻血活動 /献血活动 (xiànxiě huódòng) — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood
  • Finnish: verenluovutuskampanja — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood
  • French: collecte de sang — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood
  • Japanese: 献血活動 (kenketsu katsudō) — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood
  • Korean: 헌혈활동 (heonhyeolhwaldong) — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood
  • Polish: akcja krwiodawstwa — activity in which persons are requested to donate blood