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

That this writer had to mention the Vegas odds as a way to balance these teams is so lazy. —Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025

The Marshall Project staff writers Jamiles Lartey and Shannon Heffernan contributed to this report. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025

The Bushnell 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford The next two shows in the Broadway series at The Bushnell are culturally sensitive contemporary updates of theater classics, with the rewrites credited to some cool writers. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025

Rhea Wessel is an American writer and thought-leadership strategist who helps people grow their business by creating and publishing thought ... —Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 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