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

The city could finance the initial costs through loans, bonds and contributions from developers whose projects would receive electricity from the new utility. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Legendary and video game developer Capcom co-financed the film for $82 million, with Paramount only on the hook for distribution. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Your phone can carry an advertising identifier Smartphones can use advertising identifiers that help advertisers and developers measure ads and activity. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

At Microsoft’s event in San Francisco last week, the company reiterated its vision for Windows as the operating system of the future, albeit one primarily for developers, enthusiasts, and gamers. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 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