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 WebAdvertisement At the time, Section 14 residents were responsible for turning Palm Springs into a desert oasis, working as maids, builders, chauffeurs and other jobs, according to an administrative claim for reparations filed by the former residents and their descendants.—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Speculation is that longer delays better subject municipalities to the builder’s remedy, and so benefit developers.—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024 The 62 Three-Deck, which was recently launched from the Austrian builder’s shipyard in Fano, Italy, is both taller and longer than the best-selling Silent 60 it is based on.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 From a 484-piece box that’s nearly 40% off to sets from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and other beloved franchises, there’s a Lego set for all ages of builders.—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 Most states have laws that are tougher than federal rules, although there is an effort underway led by Republican lawmakers, to undo those restrictions, supported by restaurant associations, liquor associations, and home builders associations.—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024 First noting such legendary filmmakers as Georges Méliès, Walt Disney, Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas, and Ray Harryhausen, Spielberg followed by naming Federico Fellini, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson as part of the class of film’s greatest world builders.—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 With a steadfast commitment to quality, Canyon Creek Forest has enlisted the expertise of five distinguished builders—Pauli Homes, Roeser Homes, JFE Construction, Hilmann Builders, and Crown Builders.—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024 For buyers who may not have the time to build, the builders have also started on multiple speculative homes where buyers have the opportunity to make selections but can be assured a move-in date sooner than building from start to finish.—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
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