contractor

[kon-trak-ter, kuhn-trak-ter]

noun

1. a person who contracts to furnish supplies or perform work at a certain price or rate.

2. something that contracts, especially a muscle.

3. Bridge.,  the player or team who makes the final bid.

contractor

/ kənˈtræk-, ˈkɒntræktə /

noun

1. a person or firm that contracts to supply materials or labour, esp for building

2. something that contracts, esp a muscle

3. law a person who is a party to a contract

4. the declarer in bridge

Word History and Origins

Origin of contractor¹

From Late Latin, dating back to 1540–50; contract, -tor

Example Sentences

When California voters passed Proposition 22, the ballot measure the companies funded in 2020, drivers were classified as independent contractors who, under federal law, do not have the right to organize.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, Chevron called it an "isolated fire" and said that "all refinery personnel and contractors have been accounted for and there are no injuries".

From BBC

“As an adviser this would be totally inappropriate to meet with potential contractors.”

From Salon

A tender process to engage a contractor had been ongoing.

From BBC

Almost 1,000 contractors were also trained in more resilient "build back better" techniques, to safeguard structures against future disasters.

From BBC