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

In recent years, Utah’s senator Mike Lee has led efforts to sell off huge tracts of those lands across the West to developers. —Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026

The developer completed its purchase of the site Monday for $11 million, according to Mecklenburg County deed records. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026

The developer has heard plenty of feedback. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

The City of Dallas is inviting residents, business leaders and developers to weigh in on the future of City Hall and nearby properties as part of the Dallas City Council's ongoing review of options for the municipal campus. —S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Apr. 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