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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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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

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

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

Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder, advanced 29% over the past year and shows a double bottom pattern with 46% upside potential.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

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