noun
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a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings
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a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive
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Etymology
Origin of builder
First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er 1
Example Sentences
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“How fortunate are we to have the builder in chief?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took office four years ago with a reputation as a coalition builder — someone capable of bringing competing factions together to achieve a common goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The deal makes the Japanese builder the sixth-largest home builder in America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway is acquiring midsize builder Taylor Morrison Home, signaling increased M&A activity in the housing market.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The gods called the builder into their hall.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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