homebuilder

[ hohm-bil-der ]

noun

1. a person whose occupation is homebuilding.
2. a commercial firm or company for homebuilding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homebuilder¹

First recorded in 1880–85; home + builder

Example Sentences

Ring recently partnered with Lennar, one of the country’s largest homebuilders, to install its new Connected by Ring smart home products in all of Lennar’s new home builds.

From MIT Technology Review

Additionally, nearly two-thirds support reducing regulations on homebuilders so they can build more affordable housing.

From Voice of San Diego

Her husband, Joseph, a homebuilder, was legally permitted to use such equipment in the home they shared, since he lived there too.

From The Daily Beast

Toll Brothers, the Pennsylvania-based luxury homebuilder, Tuesday morning reported a blow-out fourth quarter.

From The Daily Beast

Bob Perry Perry, a Houston-based homebuilder, has bankrolled conservative causes for years.

From The Daily Beast

Anthony Holm, a spokesman for Bob Perry, told The Daily Beast that the homebuilder routinely donates to the RGA.

From The Daily Beast

It will be remembered that Salmon Brown, when he was a homebuilder, was very poor.

From Project Gutenberg