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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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Taylor Morrison Home surged 22% to $71.55 after Berkshire Hathaway said it had agreed to buy the homebuilder for $72.50 a share.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

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

After a period of volatility, homebuilder stocks are beginning to show signs of stabilization, offering potential opportunities for patient investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The homebuilder on Tuesday posted a profit of $210.9 million, or $2.19 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 31, compared with $177.7 million, or $1.75 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

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