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 developers may seek appellate review, and the court reserved jurisdiction to consider attorney’s fees and costs. — Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Andela, which Aboyeji left in 2016, eventually moved beyond training only African software developers in 2021. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The commission said Google and Apple unfairly pushed app developers toward their own in-app payment systems while barring payments through external websites. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, developer Antunovich Associates said in the presentation that project funding will also support the preservation and long-term maintenance of the Elks National Veterans Memorial directly across Diversey Parkway. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 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