contractor
/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: contractors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
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
Meaning · English
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
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.