developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər 

dē-

: one that develops: such as

a

: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials

b

: a person who develops real estate

c

: a person or company that develops computer software

Synonyms of developer

• inventor
• designer
• founder
• creator

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over

Recent Examples on the Web

Exactly when the first usable version of the software restricted to anyone who has signed up as a developer, will come very soon after the WWDC keynote — possibly on the same day, before the announcements are finished. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

The same report also recommended that model developers evaluate their models' potential for harm prior to release. —Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits challenging several permits granted by the OPSB, but hasn't yet ruled on multiple cases brought by developers seeking to reverse an OPSB denial. —CBS News, 31 May 2026

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, a Pacific Palisades resident and outspoken critic of Bass, mulled a rematch. —Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing developer

• co-developer

Kids Definition

developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər 

: one that develops: as

a

: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials

b

: a person who develops real estate

especially : one who divides land and builds and sells houses on it