American English

How to pronounce builder

nounB1Common word
BIHLder

/ˈbɪl.dɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a person or company that builds homes, apartments, or other buildings

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person or company that builds homes, apartments, or other buildings

The builder finished our new kitchen.

They hired a local builder to add a garage.

Common phrases & grammar

hire a builder · local builder · professional builder

a builder + builds + noun

a builder of + noun

nounless common

a person or thing that helps create something or make it stronger

Small successes can be real confidence builders.

She is a builder of strong teams.

Common phrases & grammar

a builder of + noun

Useful expressions

home builder

a person or company that builds homes

We chose a local home builder.

website builder

a program or online service that helps you create a website

I made the site with a free website builder.

confidence builder

something that makes you feel more confident

Passing the test was a real confidence builder.

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