especially: one that contracts to build and supervises building operations
2
: a substance added to or used with detergents to increase their cleansing action
Examples of builder in a Sentence
The architect discussed her plans with the builder and the contractor.
We will have to get the builders to repair the wall.
The army is said to be a character builder.
The experience was a real confidence builder.
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Bean will play the Sheriff of Nottingham who is envisioned as a statesman, a strategist, and a builder of Nottingham itself.—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 The task of rebuilding is monumental, involving constant communication with insurance companies, government employees, architects and builders.—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025 Developers have found new friends and formed alliances with environmental groups, density advocates, home builders, Habitat for Humanity, The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the social justice group ISAIAH, the Sierra Club, transit advocates, the Minnesota Housing Partnership, among others.—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for builder
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