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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

Example Sentences

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“In the more immediate future, the homebuilding sector faces headwinds from prior over-construction, still-high mortgage rates, and much slower growth in the population,” said Samuel Tombs, chief U.S. economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Housing markets across Texas and Florida have also slowed in recent years due to a homebuilding boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

There is concern about increased pressure on Millrose from its homebuilding partners because tougher conditions in the homebuilding industry have led builders to offer more concessions to buyers in recent quarters.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

Industry groups say there are already backlogs, with hundreds of homebuilding projects held up by regulatory obstacles.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 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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