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homebuilding

American

[hohm-bil-ding] / ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dɪŋ /

noun

the designing or constructing of houses.

adjective

of, relating to, or associated with homebuilding.

the homebuilding industry.

Etymology

Origin of homebuilding

First recorded in 1815–25; home + building

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Flags of every homebuilding giant flew on vanquished ground: DR Horton, Lennar.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

At the same time, they find the economics of homebuilding, mainly high rises, is broken and without the cost falling sharply things will get worse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

Newsom’s father’s family was full of more traditional Democrats and Irish Catholic storytellers who worked in banking, homebuilding, law enforcement and law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026

Jenner previously opened up about the homebuilding experience in an interview with Vogue, when she admitted that she loved the process so much, she had considered quitting her fashion career to pursue it full time.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025

When all the playthings of childhood and all the childish games of men have failed, homebuilding will endure.

From Their Yesterdays by Wright, Harold Bell

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