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

• contriver
• designer
• deviser
• formulator
• innovator
• introducer
• inventor
• originator

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over

Recent Examples on the Web

Without legislative fixes, Colorado employers and AI developers must now prepare to comply with the original, more expansive law by February 1, 2026. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Sandy Hook Promise is also using the campaign to promote solutions that lawmakers, gun manufacturers, social media developers, and parents can implement. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 9 May 2025

Epic also plans to introduce new software to allow app and game developers to easily link to their websites to take payments. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 May 2025

Devastation from Trump’s proposal would extend beyond tenants to landlords and affordable housing developers who rely on Section 8, Schwartz said. —Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025

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