copywriter

noun

copy·​writ·​er ˈkä-pē-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce copywriter (audio)
: a writer of advertising or publicity copy

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The Florida Constitution belongs to the people — not to politicians, political consultants or advertising copywriters. Jamie Cole, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 According to his LinkedIn, Newlander became a writer for several mediums, including as a playwright, a technical writer and a marketing copywriter. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 Some copywriter at Microsoft is getting a real stern talking to. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026 E-commerce freelancers, photographers, T-shirt designers, influencer marketing freelancers, copywriters and tutors all make upward of $30 per hour on average, the analysis said. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for copywriter

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of copywriter was in 1911

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copywriter

noun
copy·​writ·​er ˈkäp-ē-ˌrīt-ər How to pronounce copywriter (audio)
: a writer of advertising or publicity copy
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