manuscript

1 of 2

adjective

man·​u·​script ˈman-yə-ˌskript 

: written by hand or typed

manuscript letters

manuscript poems

manuscript

2 of 2

noun

1

: a written or typewritten composition or document as distinguished from a printed copy

also : a document submitted for publication

The library owns the author's original manuscript.

2

: writing as opposed to print

Synonyms

Noun

• calligraphy
• handwriting
• longhand
• penmanship
• script

Examples of manuscript in a Sentence

Noun

The library owns the author's original manuscript.

a copy of the composer's manuscript

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The manuscript evidence for it far exceeds many other events whose authenticity is never questioned. —Rev. Scott Grorud, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2024

The Black List will then use all available data related to manuscript submissions to determine a shortlist to be shared with Onyx Collective. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024

Noun

All materials, manuscripts, materials, video clips, and articles are deemed to be the property of TIME. —Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025

These writers are expected to read the manuscript and craft a pithy review that publishers will use in promotional material, plastering it on the book’s dust jacket and front and back covers. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin manu scriptus

First Known Use

Adjective

1597, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing manuscript

• in manuscript

Rhymes for manuscript

• eucalypt
• nondescript
• superscript
• chipped
• clipped
• crypt
• dipped
• dripped
• flipped
• gripped
• hipped
• lipped

Kids Definition

manuscript

1 of 2 adjective

manu·​script

ˈman-yə-ˌskript

: written by hand or typed

manuscript letters

manuscript

2 of 2 noun

1

: a written or typewritten composition or document

2

: writing as opposed to print