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

Ervin was one of the largest builders at the time and one of the few to build homes for Black families. —Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025

In his eyes, wealth creates an obligation to keep the ecosystem healthy for the next wave of builders, operators, and job seekers. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

Sandisk sells fast storage drives for gaming PCs, digital cameras and security cameras, and is also trying to land deals with large-scale data center builders. —Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025

If Kiffin stays, Ole Miss retains continuity for a program that's in the middle of a historic season, keeping recruiting and roster NIL plans intact, and Kiffin’s credibility as a program builder is reinforced. —Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 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