contractor

noun

con·trac·tor

sense 1 is usually

ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər

sense 2 is usually

kən-ˈtrak-

: one that contracts or is party to a contract: such as

: one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies

: one that contracts to erect buildings

: something (such as a muscle) that contracts or shortens

Example Sentences

They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen.

Recent Examples on the Web But Adams recommended Harmony buy the property, and even brought in its contractors before the $1.7-million deal became official last May. —

Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023 As if Texas builders, contractors and remodelers need even more of an advantage over property owners. —

Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 14 May 2023 Members of the Guclu family have sued the contractors and the inspection company, alleging construction flaws. —

Nimet Kirac, New York Times, 4 May 2023 The school system has been in the process of conducting a boundary study with contractor Cropper GIS. —

Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023 Today, most siding contractors use a siding punch, a tool that looks like a cross between a pair of pliers and a paper punch. —

Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2023 Lead plaintiff Loper Bright Enterprises of New Jersey and other fishing groups have said federal rules unfairly require them to pay hundreds of dollars per day to contractors. —

Jessica Gresko And Mark Sherman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023 But again, with federal contractors, they're supposed to be doing more to achieve diversity. —

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023 Stock plans are ready to be printed and given to your contractor. —

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