B1nounmoneysport
US/ˈspɑːn.sər/
UK/ˈspɒn.sə/
a company or person that pays for an event, team or show, often to advertise itself
In context
The festival lost its main sponsor and had to raise ticket prices.
Our football club is looking for a new shirt sponsor for next season.
You need a sponsor in the country before you can apply for this work visa.
Words that go with sponsor
adjective + noun
- official sponsora company chosen to support an event or teamThe drinks company became the official sponsor of the World Cup.
- main sponsorthe company that gives the most money to an eventA local bank is the main sponsor of the city marathon.
- corporate sponsora business that pays to support an event or groupThe museum relies on corporate sponsors to keep entry free.
noun + noun
- title sponsora company whose name is part of the event's nameThe tournament changed its name when it got a new title sponsor.