contractor

[ kon-trak-ter, kuhn-trak-ter ]

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.

contractor

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of contractor¹

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

Example Sentences

They will also be “as radical or aggressive as you can” in reducing full-time federal employees and contractors, he added.

From Salon

British Gas previously told the BBC it does not excuse the force fitting, which was done by a contractor, and that the customer chased over an incorrect bill will not be required to pay it.

From BBC

Without providing details, Mr. Perez said in his statement that BaronHR relied on third-party contractors that “misled” the staffing agency about workers’ compensation coverage or withheld wages when “clients didn’t pay on time.”

From New York Times

He has also reportedly called for the Defence Department to be renamed the War Department and for a 10-year ban on generals working as defence contractors after leaving the military.

From BBC

Alternatively, missions could be outsourced to allies such as the UAE or private military contractors.

From BBC