builder

[ bil-der ]

noun

1. a person who builds.
2. a person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation.
3. a substance, as an abrasive or filler, added to soaps or other cleaning agents to increase their effectiveness.

builder

/ ˈbɪldə /

noun

1. a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings
2. a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive

Other Words From

• under·builder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of builder¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, traditional truck builders are selling their own electric big rigs, and can’t keep up with demand.

From Los Angeles Times

The house builder is also dealing with complaints about flooding and outstanding snagging issues on other developments including in one in Cambridgeshire.

From BBC

It would make less financial sense for developers to replace existing rent-stabilized housing, and some builders would instead choose to build in single-family areas where they’d demolish houses an occupant has chosen to sell.

From Los Angeles Times

“The closing argument was basic and it worked: The country is broken. I’m a builder. I will fix it,” a senior Trump campaign advisor told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

“The lack of clear regulatory frameworks in some markets has made navigating our evolving space unnecessarily complex for innovators, builders, investors, and businesses,” CEO Joe Lubin said in a blog post.

From Salon

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