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 property was sold for $174 million to EDC Charlotte LLC, a firm linked to the data center developer Edged. —Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

The developer, Dominion Energy, announced the milestone. —ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

In California, state legislators are debating how to protect residents and natural resources without creating so much red tape that developers go elsewhere, taking their jobs and taxable earnings with them. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

The city has suggested that a fee-in-lieu payment would be required to be paid by the developer for these units if affordable units are not offered. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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