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Synonyms

constructor

American  
[kuhn-struhk-ter] / kənˈstrʌk tər /
Or constructer

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.

Etymology

Origin of constructor

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

Example Sentences

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"It will be incredibly naive to think that because we achieved the constructor championship, now we deserve it for the future," Stella told the podcast.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

The 50-year-old Horner has been Red Bull’s team principal since it entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

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 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

She was built after the designs of chief constructor T. D. Wilson.

From The Boys of '98 by Otis, James

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