A person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity carried out by another, in particular. The company became the main sponsor of the charity event, providing all the necessary funding.
A person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation. The senator was the sponsor of the new environmental bill.
A person who takes responsibility for another person or group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation. As a sponsor, she guided the new employee through the company's training program.
A godparent at a child's baptism. He was honored to be chosen as the sponsor for his nephew's baptism.