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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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Dream Finders Homes increased its offer to buy out rival homebuilder Beazer Homes by 24% to $32 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Berkshire said on Sunday that it had agreed to buy a leading homebuilder, the first acquisition it has announced since Abel replaced Warren Buffett at the helm.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 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

A new single-family home that was purchased from homebuilder D.R.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 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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