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.
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This wet/dry shop vacuum can pick up your builder's mess, delint the dryer, pick up soot around the fireplace and clean the car.—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 In the wake of the pandemic, the city has emerged with a clearer sense of purpose, guided by artists, entrepreneurs, and community builders who see potential where others saw retreat.—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025 The feature is a family affair with parents credited as composers; her sister as its production designer and brother, as chief set builder.—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for builder
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