homebuilder
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Definition
Noun: A person or company whose business is constructing residential houses.
Usage
This noun refers specifically to the profession or commercial activity of constructing houses. It typically describes an individual entrepreneur, a company, or a tradesperson operating within the residential construction industry.
Examples
- The homebuilder completed the new subdivision ahead of schedule.
- She worked as a homebuilder for twenty years before starting her own design firm.
- We interviewed several homebuilders before choosing one for our project.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the profession.
- The homebuilder association issued new construction guidelines.
- It often implies constructing multiple houses or developments, not just a single custom home, though it can be used for both.
Variants and Related Words
- Homebuilding (noun): The business or activity of building houses.
- He works in homebuilding.
- Builder (noun): A more general term for someone who constructs buildings, which can include commercial structures.
Synonyms
- Housebuilder
- Construction contractor (in a residential context)
- Residential developer (when involving land development and building)
Notes
"Homebuilder" is a closed compound word. It specifically denotes building as a commercial occupation, distinguishing it from a homeowner building their own house (owner-builder) or a general contractor who may work on various types of buildings.
Noun
- someone who builds houses as a business