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

The Department of Justice has quietly walked back aggressive prosecutions, signalling that builders of non-custodial protocols aren’t the same as operators of centralized exchanges. —Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Based on that research, Coleman released an online Owens Valley Paiute dictionary, sentence builder and translator and hopes to continue building more advanced language-learning tools. —Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025

This is aimed at those aged 18 and up, and could frustrate younger builders. —Paul Brett, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Norm Schock ultimately wasn’t interested in being a restaurateur and went on to become a builder, Schock said. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing builder

• world builder

Rhymes for builder

• gilder
• guilder
• bewilder
• shipbuilder

Kids Definition

builder

noun

build·​er ˈbil-dər 

: one that builds

especially : a person whose business is the construction of buildings