builder
noun
build·er
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Definition of builder
Examples of builder in a Sentence
The architect discussed her plans with the builder and the contractor.
We will have to get the builders to repair the wall.
The army is said to be a character builder.
The experience was a real confidence builder.
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Last week, Whitehead and Councilwoman Linda Milhaven sparred over a home builder's zoning request near the preserve. — Lorraine Longhi, azcentral, "Complaint against Scottsdale councilwoman alleges interference in city investigation," 6 Sep. 2019 Under pressure from the elder William Pulte, who was still the home builder's largest shareholder, the chief executive who announced the relocation resigned in 2016. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit millionaire Bill Pulte: I'm not giving away my inheritance on Twitter," 29 Aug. 2019 During that time, the home builder has also successfully expanded into many markets across the country, receiving numerous accolades along the way. — Michelle Sandlin, Houston Chronicle, "On the Move: Relocation spotlight on David Weekley Homes," 24 Aug. 2019 And many smaller home builders haven't fully come back since the last downturn. — Anneken Tappe, CNN, "Rates are low, and mortgages are cheap. So why aren't Americans buying more homes?," 9 Aug. 2019 Those sobering statistics are of concern to home builders because jobs are a key driver of the new home construction — and home sale — market. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, "New home construction rises in Connecticut in 2018, but what’s holding back more impressive gains?," 27 July 2019 Spear said most of the national home builders at the time did not venture south of the Rappahannock River. — Thomas Heath, Washington Post, "2 successful businesses, based on technologies centuries apart," 27 July 2019 The median income of an American home builder is $59,275, which is higher than the median income of Americans with bachelor’s degrees in journalism ($56,000) and geography ($58,000). — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, "College Does Not Make You a Better Person," 25 July 2019 The 9,334-square-foot estate, built and owned by custom home builder Ken Hodge, is the big-ticket draw. — Dallas News, "Palatial estate with ties to Dallas' infamous gambling past goes on market for $3.7 million," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'builder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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builder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of builder
: a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses, ships, bridges, etc.)
: something that helps to develop or increase something
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builder
noun
build·er
| \ ˈbil-dər
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Kids Definition of builder
: a person whose business is the construction of buildings
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