developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər 

dē-

: one that develops: such as

a

: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials

b

: a person who develops real estate

c

: a person or company that develops computer software

Synonyms

• contriver
• designer
• deviser
• formulator
• innovator
• introducer
• inventor
• originator

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over

Recent Examples on the Web

But they will be used as tools by city officials, developers and community members to shape Charlotte’s future. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025

Businesses and developers hailed the economic activity the new campus could generate. —Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025

If the district generates more revenue than expected, the developers could be reimbursed for as much as $28 million, according to the redevelopment agreement. —Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025

The 65-acre project, led by Miami developer Joseph Kavana, has been approved for 3,300 residential units, 650,000 square feet of office space and 485,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing developer

• co-developer

Kids Definition

developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər 

: one that develops: as

a

: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials

b

: a person who develops real estate

especially : one who divides land and builds and sells houses on it