builder

[bil-der]

noun

1. a person who builds.

2. a person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation.

3. a substance, as an abrasive or filler, added to soaps or other cleaning agents to increase their effectiveness.

builder

/ ˈbɪldə /

noun

1. a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings

2. a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive

Other Word Forms

• underbuilder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of builder¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er ¹

Example Sentences

“We are looking for students who want to be bridge builders,” New York University tells applicants on its website.

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The ancient Romans, like a lot of pre-21st century builders, did not make accessibility a design priority, but with the Paralympics coming to town, city authorities have invested in an upgrade.

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Ribosomes are best known as the cell's protein builders.

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Anywhere from 100 to 5,000 people are needed to build a data center, said Ben Kaplan, managing director of the advanced technology group at Turner Construction, a builder.

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“I’m a builder at heart,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post.

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Related Words

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• artisan 
• contractor 
• inventor 
• maker 
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