Contractor Meaning
/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
nounA person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
Sentence Examples
Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.
Right on schedule, that contractor came around today, begging for more time.
Tom hired a local contractor to remodel his kitchen.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ hired by the city painted the bridge with weather-resistant coating.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Just like I thought, the ____ came back today, begging for more time.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados:
"It looks like you're off to a three-hour staff meeting that doesn't apply to me. I'm glad I'm a highly-paid contractor. I'll be increasing my skills while you fight to get oxygen to your brains."
— 1994, Scott Adams, Dilbert:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ hired by the city painted the bridge with weather-resistant coating.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Just like I thought, the ____ came back today, begging for more time.