master builder
Americannoun
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a building contractor.
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a person skilled in the art of building; architect.
noun
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a person skilled in the design and construction of buildings, esp before the foundation of the profession of architecture
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a self-employed builder who employs labour
Etymology
Origin of master builder
First recorded in 1550–60
Example Sentences
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It’s been 50 years since the publication of The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s magisterial biography of New York City master builder Robert Moses.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2024
Byron is a master builder — he flashed his handiwork on Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium — while Gordon insisted he’s much more of a novice.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022
Documentary explores the mid-20th-century battles between urbanization critic and activist Jane Jacobs and New York master builder Robert Moses.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2017
But in the end, they trusted their master builder, General Manager Mike Rizzo.
From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2016
His reputation as an excellent master builder had reached Chutreaux through the returning crusaders.
From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay
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