plural contractors
: a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time
They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen.
a building contractor
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“Contractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/contractor. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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