builders Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈbil-dər
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Builders as a Noun
1
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
2
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
Builders in a Sentence
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
Word Forms & Grammar
builder
builders
builders (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Builders
Origin of Builders
Middle English bilder, buyldere, from bilden, buylden "to build:1" + -er, -ere -er:2
First Known Use
14th century
Word Facts for Builders
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbil-dər/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships) |
How to Pronounce Builders
Builders is pronounced /ˈbil-dər/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bil).