builder

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English byldere, buyldere, from bylden + -er. By surface analysis, build +‎ -er. Compare Old English bylda, bytla (“hammerer, builder”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɪl.də/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ Rhymes: -ɪldə(ɹ) Hyphenation: build‧er === Noun === builder (plural builders) One who builds or constructs things. Synonym: constructor Synonyms: destroyer, wrecker (trading) Master artisan, who receives his instructions from the architect, and employs workers. Software that allows the user to create a certain kind of (often automated) output. (rare, bodybuilding) Clipping of bodybuilder. ==== Coordinate terms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== building worker construction worker === References === === Anagrams === rebuild