developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of developernext
: 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

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over
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The property was sold for $174 million to EDC Charlotte LLC, a firm linked to the data center developer Edged. Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 The developer, Dominion Energy, announced the milestone. ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 In California, state legislators are debating how to protect residents and natural resources without creating so much red tape that developers go elsewhere, taking their jobs and taxable earnings with them. Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 The city has suggested that a fee-in-lieu payment would be required to be paid by the developer for these units if affordable units are not offered. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for developer

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1772

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

developer

noun
de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
: 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

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