homebuilding

[hohm-bil-ding]

noun

1. the designing or constructing of houses.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or associated with homebuilding.

   the homebuilding industry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homebuilding¹

First recorded in 1815–25; home + building

Example Sentences

The new target for that period is now between 17,800 and 19,000 homebuilding starts.

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A report by Public First, a policy and research consultancy, found boosting London's homebuilding could contribute £40bn to the UK economy by 2034.

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The Homebuilding stocks have rolled over by more than 16% from September highs, even with lower mortgage rates.

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There is concern about increased pressure on Millrose from its homebuilding partners because tougher conditions in the homebuilding industry have led builders to offer more concessions to buyers in recent quarters.

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The company generates reasonably high returns, and an ample dividend, while possessing a nice growth outlook as the leading supplier of land to the homebuilding industry.

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