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

In a report from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo this month, 39% of homebuilders said they had cut prices - the highest since the coronavirus pandemic.

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The grandson of one of Michigan’s wealthiest and most prolific homebuilders, Pulte made a name for himself on Twitter in 2019 with public cash giveaways to individuals in need.

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Reform MP Lee Anderson said: "This Labour government blaming small boat crossings on the weather is like blaming the housing crisis on homebuilders - it's pathetic."

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Modular homebuilders are pouring into Los Angeles after January’s wildfires.

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The construction industry as a sector is one of the single biggest users of steel, which developers and homebuilders need for everything from building frames to appliances.

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