writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrī-tər 

: one that writes: such as

a

: author

b

: one who writes stock options

Synonyms

• author
• litterateur
• littérateur
• pen
• penman
• scribe
• scrivener

Examples of writer in a Sentence

She is my favorite French writer.

He's a writer of horror stories.

a course on 19th-century writers

The magazine is looking for freelance writers.

The writer of the best essay will win a prize.

They identified the writer of the mysterious letter.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time of his first face-to-face with Stiller, the unknown writer was still driving for Postmates. —Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025

Matthew Scott Kane and David Goodman served as writers and executive producers. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025

According to Deadline, the show is looking to begin a writer's room, meaning the streamer and the studios — 20th Television and Searchlight TV — think the pilot could be greenlit into a series. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

That has always naturally appealed to me and has been one of the most exciting aspects of chatting directly with writers. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing writer

• co-writer
• present writer
• sports writer
• sub-writer
• the present writer
• writer's block
• writer's cramp

Kids Definition

writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrīt-ər 

: one that writes especially as a business or occupation