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 partnership signals both the rising prominence of culturally relevant fashion brands and the evolution of regional luxury groups from retail and distribution partners to active brand builders. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025

Finding first basemen, Preller has mostly underperformed the bright results of many of the franchise’s other team-builders. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025

Names from Delahaye to Bugatti to Mercedes to Buick all created two-door hardtops that would help define them as builders of high-end automobiles for years to come. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025

Applied Digital — Shares surged 19% after the datacenter builder reported that revenue in its fiscal first quarter was up 84% from the comparable period in the prior year. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Oct. 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