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 company is poised to become the leading developer of US supertalls after the 985-foot Delano breaks ground. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Now, as Republicans push for a floor vote, ethics remain a sticking point, alongside new concerns from law enforcement and big banks regarding developer protections and yield. — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Its modular design and open hardware architecture allow developers to customize the robot with additional sensors, computing modules, and end effectors. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

The malware also borrows from Shizuku, a legitimate Android utility used by developers and power users. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 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