essayist

noun

es·​say·​ist ˈe-ˌsā-ist 

: a writer of essays

Examples of essayist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The itinerary, The Soul of Japan, Living Like a Local by Pico Iyer, was shaped by the acclaimed travel writer and essayist, who has lived in Japan for nearly four decades. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Sun Yung Shin is an award-winning poet and essayist who was born in Korea, grew up in the Chicago area, and is currently based in Minneapolis. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

But his memory, of a long career as a reporter around the globe, with turns as an essayist, a historian, a novelist, and a political activist, remains almost eerily lucid. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for essayist

• gayest
• mayest
• sayest

Kids Definition

essayist

noun

es·​say·​ist ˈes-ˌā-əst 

: a writer of essays