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

That essentially means being a supplier to Chinese developers or construction contractors that had won wind power projects abroad. —Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Vaster provides loans for site acquisitions, allowing developers the time to prepare for the construction phase of their projects. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026

The developers used bonuses and transferable development rights to build with more floor area than typically permitted under city code. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are real estate developers. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 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