contractor — A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntræktər/
Example Sentences
- Our contractor accidentally painted the bathroom bright pink instead of pale pink - now it looks like a flamingo's nest!
- The government awarded the defense contractor a billion-dollar contract.
- As an independent contractor, she enjoys the flexibility of choosing her own projects.
contractor
NOUN[/ˈkɑːntræktər/]
A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
The contractor reviews blueprints with the homeowner before starting the kitchen renovation.
The actor contractor drives his tractor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together' or 'to enter into an agreement'. The suffix '-or' (denoting an agent or person who performs an action) was added to form 'contractor', referring to a person who enters into and fulfils contracts.
Breakdown
contract (from Latin contrahere: con- 'together' + trahere 'to draw/pull') + -or (agent suffix, one who performs an action).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Our contractor accidentally painted the bathroom bright pink instead of pale pink - now it looks like a flamingo's nest!”
“The government awarded the defense contractor a billion-dollar contract.”
“As an independent contractor, she enjoys the flexibility of choosing her own projects.”
“The contractor promised to finish in two weeks but showed up with a single screwdriver and a hopeful smile.”
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