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homebuilding

American  
[hohm-bil-ding] / ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the designing or constructing of houses.


adjective

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

    the homebuilding industry.

Etymology

Origin of homebuilding

First recorded in 1815–25; home + building

Example Sentences

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Berkshire Hathaway, which already owns Clayton Homes, said that “over time” it plans to unify its “site-built homebuilding operations.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Flags of every homebuilding giant flew on vanquished ground: DR Horton, Lennar.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

At the same time, they find the economics of homebuilding, mainly high rises, is broken and without the cost falling sharply things will get worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

To meet the needs of the growing number of older people, several amendments to the National Housing Act will be proposed to assist the private homebuilding industry as well as charitable and non-profit organizations.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)

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