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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

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Together, the two companies said they would form the nation’s sixth-largest homebuilder, with highly complementary footprints, expanded product offerings and deeper capabilities across large and fast-growing housing markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The homebuilder said that it is willing to pay $32 per share in cash for Beazer, a 24% increase from a $25.75 per-share bid that was made public in May.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The homebuilder said Wednesday that it is willing to pay $32 per share in cash for Beazer, a 24% increase from a $25.75 per-share bid that was made public in May.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

After a sharp correction from recent highs, homebuilder stocks are beginning to stabilize as buyers step back into the group.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

Shares of the Atlanta-based homebuilder rose 30% to $24.45, putting Beazer on pace for the largest single-day percentage jump since March 2009, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

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