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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But cooperation between the builders of Aegis destroyers takes the alliance to a higher level.—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 One giant got distracted by a wandering minstrel One giant overslept and started late
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Brumm is not the fastest builder but didn’t oversleep.—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The seven-bedroom, 11-bath abode is a new build from Surround Architecture and builder Tom Stanko.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 The number of inductees has since grown to nearly 400 players and almost 40 builders since its launch.—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for builder
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