developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of developernext
: one that develops: such as
a
: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials
b
: a person who develops real estate
c
: a person or company that develops computer software

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over
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Together, those have raised costs for builders and developers. Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025 Ultimately, developers committed to go ahead with their projects. Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025 Trump is not, however, the first New York real estate developer to suggest external development and management of the area. Time, 30 Dec. 2025 Traditional Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Trader Joe’s is particularly known for its cheese section, and the Traditional Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese is a favorite of recipe developer Justine Doiron of Justine Snacks and the Justine Cooks cookbook. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for developer

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1772

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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developer

noun
de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
: one that develops: as
a
: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials
b
: a person who develops real estate
especially : one who divides land and builds and sells houses on it

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