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.
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Without that assurance, builders hesitate to use them.—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026 Indeed, this language of growth matches how the builders of these systems describe the process.—Tharin Pillay, Time, 22 Jan. 2026 One Battle After Another’s release has been a momentum builder, transitioning from theaters to streaming at an optimal time.—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026 CertiK positions itself in this space by offering a security model that supports builders from their earliest concept through real-world deployment.—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for builder