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

Engine-builder Aerojet Rocketdyne, now split into separate companies, submitted an unsolicited offer to buy ULA for $2 billion in 2015. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

The new release comes nearly one month after Cécred announced the expansion of its restoring collection and the launch of its restoring lash and brow builder, inspired by the success of its viral edge drops. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The league Engelbert will soon leave behind in 2026 needs a translator, a bridge builder and a shield. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Made up of 330 pieces and for builders aged 8 years and up, this should only take you a couple of hours to build, maybe longer for little fingers. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 Sep. 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