Subcontractor (noun)

A person or company that performs a specific part of a larger project for another company, often as a subcontracted service.

Origin:

The term 'subcontractor' is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'below' or 'secondary' and the noun 'contractor', referring to a person or company that performs work under the contract of another company.

Examples:

1. The main contractor hired a subcontractor to install the electrical system.
2. The subcontractor was responsible for building the foundation of the building.
3. The subcontractor was paid by the hour for their work on the project.
4. She worked as a subcontractor for a large construction company.
5. The subcontractor provided a detailed estimate for their portion of the project.