Synonyms for

Contractor

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

Definition

A person or company that agrees to do work or provide goods for a price.

Synonyms & similar words

declarer contractileorgan builder developer constructor engineer artisan craftsman tradesman handyman repairman specialist subcontractor installer renovator restorer mason carpenter plumber electrician painter roofer

Synonyms by register

Formal

undertaker service provider vendor supplier

Informal

builder worker handyman tradesperson

Literary

artificer constructor engineer

Antonyms

client employer principal customer owner hirer

Common collocations

  • general contractor
  • independent contractor
  • subcontractor
  • contractor agreement
  • contractor license
  • contractor bid
  • contractor services

Word family

noun contractor
verb contract
adjective contractual

Usage note

A contractor is typically an independent individual or company hired to perform a specific job or service. It is often used in construction but can apply to various fields.

Example sentences

  1. The contractor is fixing the roof.
  2. We hired a contractor to build our new deck.
  3. The contractor finished the job on time.
  4. The contractor is painting the walls.
  5. The contractor is repairing the plumbing.

Quotes

  • As a contractor, you have to be careful about every nail you put in the wall.
  • The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
  • The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of ideas.

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