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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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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

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

Mr. Licht also named Chris Marlin, a friend for decades who worked for the Florida-based home constructor Lennar, as the executive vice president of strategy and business operations.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022

In 1856 Mr. Crawshay married the daughter of Sir William Cubitt, the constructor of Lowestoft harbour. 

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles