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

Evergrande is among scores of developers that defaulted on debts after Chinese regulators cracked down on excessive borrowing in the property industry in 2020. —ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

Rather than restore the façade, as required, the developer had replaced it with a false one. —Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

There is no writer or director attached at this time, but the game’s developers — Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton and Cameron Angland — will serve as executive producers on the movie. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026

The game’s developers, Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland will serve as executive producers. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 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