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 of developer

• inventor
• designer
• founder
• creator

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over

Recent Examples on the Web

Apple is gearing up to announce new software updates during its annual developers conference. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 June 2026

She’s worked with 14 suppliers to bring her CPG vision to life—including raw materials suppliers, graphic designers, product developers, food scientists, photographers, sales representatives, retailers, and logistics professionals. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026

Many local residents are lobbying the council to use developer impact fee funds to move forward with the bridge quickly. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026

Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026

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