homebuilder
Americannoun
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a person whose occupation is homebuilding.
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a commercial firm or company for homebuilding.
Etymology
Origin of homebuilder
Example Sentences
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The acquisition aims to expand Sumitomo’s U.S. housing business, allowing it to pursue economies of scale as a top homebuilder.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The homebuilder posted third-quarter net income of $585.8 million, or $2.96 a share, down from $697.9 million, or $3.35 a share, the year prior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Over the past six months, ETFs of homebuilder stocks are down 25 to 30 percent, compared with 10 percent for the S&P 500.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025
His comments came after Britain's biggest homebuilder Barratt announced it would buy Redrow in an all stock deal.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024
The listing quickly found itself attracting the scrutiny of Zillow’s social media watchers, who criticized Abrazo Homes, a production homebuilder in Albuquerque, for tastelessly commercializing the revered abolitionist.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024
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