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

Sure, sci-fi can be bleak — there's no end to the cosmic horrors and savage alien races that game developers can conjure up — but that almost always comes as a result of humanity's success in space. —Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026

The problem has grown even more dire as data center developers seek skilled electricians, construction workers, and other trades professionals to help build the massive AI infrastructure buildout. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Also, through its close partnership with developer Epic Games, Fortnite has introduced new environments, characters, vehicles and purchasable cosmetics for gamers. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 24 May 2026

The developer writes the protocol, picks the tests, sets the thresholds, redacts for trade secrets, and posts the document. —Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 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