builder

noun

build·​er ˈbil-dər 

1

: one that builds

especially : one that contracts to build and supervises building operations

2

: a substance added to or used with detergents to increase their cleansing action

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a concrete-and-steel factory in Andover, Massachusetts, yellow-vested consultants, sustainable builders, and possible investors strain to see past a clear fence. —Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024

Organ builders restored 8,000 pipes belonging to Notre Dame’s great organ. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024

The set builds the Bugatti Bolide race car for builders aged nine and up with true-to-life details, including a working W16 engine, steering and scissor doors. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024

Minecraft Steve's Desert Expedition Building Toy Try your hand at building a desert biome house and defending it from a flying Phantom figure with this Minecraft Lego set for builders 6 and up. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing builder

• world builder

Kids Definition

builder

noun

build·​er ˈbil-dər 

: one that builds

especially : a person whose business is the construction of buildings