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

Bass’ office last week said her appointees on the executive committee include entertainment attorney Matt Johnson, real estate developer Jaime Lee and union leader Yvonne Wheeler. —Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Both are married – Beatrice to British property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Eugenie to businessman Jack Brooksbank – and have started their own families. —Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026

The developers denied the allegations, accusing state and federal agencies of rehashing issues that were previously resolved through a settlement with the Texas Workforce Commission. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026

The establishment’s name honors its blend of Swiss hospitality and Texas charm and pays homage to the developer’s roots. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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