homebuilder

[hohm-bil-der]

noun

1. a person whose occupation is homebuilding.

2. a commercial firm or company for homebuilding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homebuilder¹

First recorded in 1880–85; home + builder

Example Sentences

The index measures the sentiment of homebuilders, with readings less than 50 indicating a dour outlook for the single-family housing market in the next six months.

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The index measures the sentiment of homebuilders, with readings less than 50 indicating a dour outlook for the single-family housing market in the next six months.

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The new Builders Alliance consists of 10 licensed homebuilders, ranging in size from small boutique firms to larger companies such as Richmond American Homes and Brookfield Residential.

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“We expect beneficiaries to include large-scale residential developers and homebuilders particularly those active in Western states with high federal land concentrations,” they wrote.

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“We expect beneficiaries to include large-scale residential developers and homebuilders particularly those active in Western states with high federal land concentrations,” they wrote.

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