developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of developernext
: 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

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over
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According to the developers, the birds can be deployed immediately after surgery, with no conditioning required. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 Designed as a showcase to impress fellow developers and potential new buyers, a $1,140,000, four-bedroom house for sale in Urbandale incorporates stylish features and high-end fixtures within a highly practical layout. Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026 That excludes China Vanke, once one of the country’s largest developers, which, late last year, asked to delay repayment on some of its debt. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026 Naftali is the developer of the luxury Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for developer

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1772

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

developer

noun
de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
: 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

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