Definitions for builder
ˈbɪl dərbuilder

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. builder, detergent buildernoun

   a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

2. buildernoun

   a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country

   "empire builder"

3. builder, constructornoun

   someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. buildernoun

   A person who builds or constructs things.

2. buildernoun

   A bodybuilder.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buildernoun

   He that builds; an architect.

   Etymology: from build.

   But fore-accounting oft makes builders miss;
   They found, they felt, they had no lease of bliss. Philip Sidney.

   When they, which had seen the beauty of the first temple built by Solomon, beheld how far it excelled the second, which had not builders of like abilities, the tears of their grieved eyes the prophets endeavoured, with comforts, to wipe away. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 14.

   Mark’d out for such an use, as if ’twere meant
   T’ invite the builder, and his choice prevent. John Denham.

   Her wings with lengthen’d honour let her spread,
   And, by her greatness, shew her builder’s fame. Matthew Prior.

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1. builder

   A builder is a professional or individual who constructs, designs, or repairs structures, typically buildings or houses. They interpret architectural plans, assemble necessary materials, and oversees the construction process, often working with additional tradespeople such as plumbers or electricians. Builders can refer to both a person or a company that employs a team of construction professionals. Additionally, the term can metaphorically apply to someone who creates or develops concepts, ideas, or plans.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buildernoun

   one who builds; one whose occupation is to build, as a carpenter, a shipwright, or a mason

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1. Builder

   Builder is a United States Navy occupational rating. A builder is responsible for the construction and repair of wood, concrete, and masonry structures. Their work can involve sheet rock, ceramic tile, or painting, while senior personnel deal with material estimates and labor projections. Builders also conduct the Navy's combat and disaster preparedness operations. The Builder's rating badge shows two traditional tools for construction - the carpenter's square and the plumb-bob. At the Master Chief Petty Officer level, Builder merges with the Engineering Aide and Steelworker ratings. At this level, they are referred to as a Master Chief Constructionman.

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1. builder

   A person with the accurate and specific ability, experience, skills, qualifications and training to build.

   The builder was truthful, honest, kind and helpful.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 24, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Contractor
   • Creator

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'builder' in Nouns Frequency: #1911

Anagrams for builder »

1. rebuild

How to pronounce builder?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say builder in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of builder in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of builder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of builder in a Sentence

1. Jordan Burroughs:

   Kim Hyeon-woo might see this as an exhibition, i see it as a legacy builder. A lot of people out here are seeing me for the first time, maybe for the last time. I want to give them something to remember.

2. Sachin Duggal:

   Be a builder of your own app

3. Freddie Mac:

   As inflation continues to moderate, mortgage rates declined again this week, rates are at their lowest level since September of last year, boosting both homebuyer demand and home builder sentiment. Declining rates are providing a much-needed boost to the housing market, but the supply of homes remains a persistent concern.

4. Engineer.AI:

   The capital comes at a time of rapid growth and will propel the platform into the mainstream, allowing Builder to open the door for entire categories of companies that could not consider it before.

5. Willes Lee:

   Michele Hanisee said. Many campaign organizers claim Gavin Newsom is heading up the effort because of political ambition. Gavin Newsom has resurrected failed policy initiatives in a too-obvious resume-builder for his governor's campaign.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=builder
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Builder
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=builder
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/builder
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=builder