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builders

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɪɫdɝz// UK //bˈɪldəz// builders

n. people whose job is to construct or repair houses and other buildings. You usually see them working on construction sites with tools and heavy materials.

n. individuals whose occupation involves the construction, repair, or maintenance of physical structures. Often used as a collective term for the workforce on a building site.


SIMPLE

The builders are working on the new house today.

CONTEXTUAL

We had to hire a team of builders to fix the roof after the storm caused significant damage.

COMPLEX

The project was delayed for several months because the builders discovered structural weaknesses in the original foundation that required immediate and costly reinforcement.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'builder'; often used to refer to a specific firm or the group of workers currently on-site.

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