constructor

Or con·struct·er

[kuhn-struhk-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that builds.

2. a person or company engaged in the construction business.

3. a person who devises crossword puzzles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of constructor¹

First recorded in 1610–20; construct + -or ²

Example Sentences

McLaren have already won the constructors' title for the second consecutive year.

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McLaren clinched their second consecutive constructors' championship in Singapore with six races still to go, but their superlative form of earlier in the season has taken a dip.

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Ferrari are without a win this year and Hamilton is yet to claim his first podium finish for the team that last won the constructors' title in 2008 and the drivers' in 2007.

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The Italian team have had a difficult season and are in danger of slipping to fourth in the constructors' championship after being as high as second earlier in the year.

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McLaren's imperious early season form has declined but they still retained the constructors' crown last time out in Singapore.

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Related Words

• assembler