Builder

/ˈbɪldə/

nounBeginner🔥Very CommonProfession
2 meanings2 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

A person whose job is to construct buildings.

/ˈbɪldə/

nounneutralBeginner
Profession

A person who constructs buildings.

The builder used high-quality materials.

💡 Simply: Someone who makes buildings.

More Examples

2

A skilled builder is essential for a successful project.

How It's Used

Construction

"The builder laid the foundation for the new house."

Real Estate

"We hired a reputable builder for our project."

2

A tool or system used to construct or create something.

/ˈbɪldə/

nounneutralIntermediate
Tool

Something that constructs or creates.

This website builder is easy to use.

💡 Simply: A tool to make something.

More Examples

2

The builder created a beautiful website in minutes.

How It's Used

Software

"The software is a powerful website builder."

Tip:Something that helps build.

From Middle English *bildere, from Old English *byldere, agent noun from *byldan "to build".

The word 'builder' has been used consistently for centuries, referring primarily to those constructing buildings, but its usage has expanded to include various tools and systems used for construction.

Memory tip

Think of someone who builds things.

Word Origin

LanguageOld English
Original meaning

"to build"

experienced builderskilled builderbuilding contractorconstruction builder

Common misspellings

bildarbildre

Usage

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