Synonyms for

Builder

Verb / ˈbɪldɜ: / Another word for builder — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or company that constructs or repairs buildings or other structures.

Synonyms & similar words

constructor detergentbuilder constructor contractor developer erector fabricator maker producer artisan craftsman carpenter mason plasterer roofer framer welder electrician plumber engineer architect designer

Synonyms by register

Formal

constructor fabricator maker producer

Informal

guy who builds maker doer

Literary

architect artificer crafter

Antonyms

destroyer demolisher wrecking ball vandal ruiner demolisher

Common collocations

  • house builder
  • home builder
  • self-builder
  • building contractor
  • property builder
  • master builder
  • skilled builder

Word family

noun builder
verb build
adjective building
adverb buildably

Usage note

While 'builder' often refers to someone who constructs buildings, it can also be used more broadly for anyone who creates or establishes something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The builder is working on a construction site.
  2. My dad is a builder and he builds houses.
  3. The builder used bricks to make the wall.
  4. The builder needs a hammer and nails to build the house.
  5. The builder followed the blueprints to build the house.

Quotes

  • An architect is the drawer of dreams, and a builder is the realizer of dreams.
  • A good builder knows that a building is not just a place to be, but a way to be.
  • The difference between a good builder and a bad builder is that a good builder makes mistakes look like they were planned.

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