noun
builder
Someone who constructs buildings or creates something.
The builder checks the new wall before adding the roof.
Etymology
The inherited verb names construction. The agent ending identifies the person responsible, and the meaning extends beyond houses to anything deliberately created or assembled.
More examples
- We hired a local builder to extend the kitchen.
- She became a patient builder of trust within the team.
- Several builders submitted estimates for the project.
Forms
builder · builders
Similar words
- contractor
- Undertakes agreed work, while builder specifically constructs or creates something.