contractor

American  

[kon-trak-ter, kuhn-trak-ter] / ˈkɒn træk tər, kənˈtræk tər /

noun

1. a person who contracts to furnish supplies or perform work at a certain price or rate.

2. something that contracts, especially a muscle.

3. Bridge. the player or team who makes the final bid.

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contractor British  

/ kənˈtræk-, ˈkɒntræktə /

noun

1. a person or firm that contracts to supply materials or labour, esp for building

2. something that contracts, esp a muscle

3. law a person who is a party to a contract

4. the declarer in bridge

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Etymology

Origin of contractor

From Late Latin, dating back to 1540–50; contract, -tor

Example Sentences

Its service module, providing propulsion and power, was developed by the European Space Agency, with Airbus serving as lead contractor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Virtus declined to comment on any debt-settlement plans with local contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The claim alleges video captured on the devices is routed to contractors in Africa for AI training purposes, citing whistle-blower complaints.

From Barron's

There is still business for traditional defense contractors, who also invest in autonomous systems.

From Barron's

Hegseth’s reported interest in buying a defense fund highlights just how poorly contractors have traded since the war began.

From MarketWatch