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builder

[ bil-der ]

noun

  1. a person who builds.
  2. a person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation.
  3. a substance, as an abrasive or filler, added to soaps or other cleaning agents to increase their effectiveness.


builder

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings
  2. a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲd·ܾe noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of builder1

First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er 1
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Owners typically have a two-year period to identify them and flag to the house builder to correct.

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The son of a builder revealed how growing up in Bedford meant he often found it tricky to navigate his emotional side.

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Many builders are trying to budget for rising costs but are frustrated because they don’t know what construction materials and appliances, such as stoves and air conditioners, will cost in the months ahead.

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“We had all these cars and crazy builders, like these amazing, talented people, but nobody knew,” he said.

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It is no secret who the taxi driver will vote for in Saturday's presidential election - "I will vote for the builder Oligui Nguema" says the slogan on his car roof.

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