English · Word Candidate

contractor

/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: contractors

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hoặc công ty xây dựng hoặc cải thiện tòa nhà hoặc cấu trúc

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Noun

Examples

Two days later, walking beyond the usual limit of the conventional promenade, Carrados reached a rough wooden hut such as contractors erect during the progress of their work.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hoặc công ty thực hiện nhiệm vụ cụ thể trong dự án xây dựng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “contractor” mean?

A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

Is “contractor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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