constructor
Americannoun
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a person or thing that builds.
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a person or company engaged in the construction business.
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a person who devises crossword puzzles.
Etymology
Origin of constructor
Example Sentences
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The Leclerc finish helped Ferrari cut its deficit to Mercedes to four points for second in the constructor championship heading into next week’s finale at Abu Dhabi.
From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023
The constructor of ornate folk-pop followed up her 2019 breakout “Titanic Rising” with another superb offering in last year’s “And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
The word “puzzleist” — a puzzle constructor — appeared for the first time in The Times recently, in a book review.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023
After Hamilton signed with the German constructor in late 2012, the British driver won six championships before slipping from the head of the pack.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023
The designer still lived, but the constructor was no more.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
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