writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrī-tər 

: one that writes: such as

a

: author

b

: one who writes stock options

Synonyms of writer

• author
• novelist
• biographer
• storyteller
• poet

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

On the latest episode of Eye on the U, Miami Herald Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez talk a myriad of topics surrounding the Hurricanes. —Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Along with Chuck Klosterman, Thompson is one of the writers who can write about anything from food to true crime to golf. —Mac Engel april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2. —Kennedy French, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026

As Euphoria’s creator, writer, and director, Sam Levinson wants to craft a show about the pervasiveness of fentanyl, the dangers of addiction, and the lawlessness of the American West. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for writer

• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter
• tighter
• titer
• titre

Kids Definition

writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrīt-ər 

: one that writes especially as a business or occupation