builder (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪldər/

Definition

A person or company whose job is to construct or repair buildings and other structures.

Examples

• The builder promised to finish the house by the end of the month.

• We hired a local builder to renovate our kitchen.

• She works for a large construction company as a site builder.

How to Use builder

builder of (prepositional phrase)

Someone who creates or establishes something. — "He was a builder of strong communities."

Synonyms of builder

Words with a similar meaning to builder:

• constructor
• contractor
• craftsman
• developer

Antonyms of builder

Words with the opposite meaning to builder:

• demolisher
• occupant

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