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homebuilder

American  
[hohm-bil-der] / ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dər /

noun

  1. a person whose occupation is homebuilding.

  2. a commercial firm or company for homebuilding.


Etymology

Origin of homebuilder

First recorded in 1880–85; home + builder

Example Sentences

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Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder, advanced 29% over the past year and shows a double bottom pattern with 46% upside potential.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder, has withstood selling pressure better than its peers.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The luxury homebuilder said the average price of homes it completed sales on last quarter broke above $1 million for the first time since mid-2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The Miami-based homebuilder on Thursday posted a first-quarter profit of $229.4 million, or 93 cents a share, compared with $519.5 million, or $1.96 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Sumitomo Forestry will acquire U.S. homebuilder Tri Pointe Homes for approximately $4.5 billion, a 27% premium.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

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