developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of developernext
: 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

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026 Another candidate was an outspoken opponent, contending that the project was a sop to developers. Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Crucial to the financing of the affordable rentals would be low-income housing tax credits that the developers are seeking through the state. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026 This brings me back to the students who booed the real-estate developer praising AI. Hope Loudon, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for developer

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First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1772

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

developer

noun
de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
: 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

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