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

With a roster of 550 cars on launch day, any inroads to a better experience for builders must map onto a massive variety of vehicles, from tiny kei vans to burly off-roaders. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026

Tracy, who lost a state Senate race as a Democrat in 2002 and finished third out of six in the Republican lieutenant governor primary race in 2010, painted himself as a moderate bridge-builder this election. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

This column will become a user manual for architect-builders in indie film. —Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026

The builder also ditched its original plan to send traffic into a neighboring development and will donate two wells to the neighboring English Hills subdivision, representatives of the builder told the board Monday night. —Joe Marusak march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bilder, buyldere, from bilden, buylden "to build entry 1" + -er, -ere -er entry 2

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