columnist

noun

col·​um·​nist ˈkä-ləm-nist How to pronounce columnist (audio)
-lə-mist,
 also  ˈkäl-yəm-nist,
-yə-mist
: one who writes a newspaper or magazine column
columnistic
ˌkä-ləm-ˈni-stik How to pronounce columnist (audio)
 also  ˌkäl-yəm-
adjective

Examples of columnist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ruling has led to reactions from readers, The Sun’s editorial board and Armstrong Williams, columnist and part owner of The Sun. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for columnist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of columnist was in 1917

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“Columnist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/columnist. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

columnist

noun
col·​um·​nist ˈkäl-əm-(n)əst How to pronounce columnist (audio)
: a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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