homebuild

/həʊmbɪld/ or /hɑʊmˈbɪld/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of building a house or other dwelling for one’s own use, typically a permanent residence, especially one built by the owner rather than a professional builder

“The couple decided to undertake a homebuild to save money and have more control over the design of their new home.”

2. verb

to build a house or other dwelling for one’s own use, typically a permanent residence, especially one built by the owner rather than a professional builder

“The couple chose to homebuild their dream house, which would take several years to complete.”

Synonyms

  • owner-build
  • self-build

Antonyms

  • off-the-rack
  • prefabricated