writer's block

noun

: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece

Examples of writer's block in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In David Koepp's adaptation of a Stephen King short story, Johnny Depp plays a novelist suffering from writer's block and an impending divorce. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024

The pair share a romantic evening, which provides a breakthrough for both parties: Katherine no longer has writer's block, and Owen decides to quit his cutthroat job. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

That's what a lot of users are happily prompting today's chatbots to produce, looking to overcome writer's block and get brainstorming help. —Megan Morrone, Axios, 31 July 2024

The comedian stars as Felix, a playboy bachelor who reconnects with his daughter Laura (Rashida Jones), a successful author and mother struggling with writer's block. —Robert English, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for writer's block

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk

Kids Definition

writer's block

noun

: a usually temporary psychological condition in which a writer is unable to proceed with a piece of writing

Medical Definition

writer's block

noun

wri·​ter's block ˈrīt-ərz- 

: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece of writing