playwright

noun

play·​wright ˈplā-ˌrīt 

: a person who writes plays

Examples of playwright in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The collaborative rehearsal process allowed the actor, playwright and director to shape the work together. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

That prospect was growing dimmer a few years later when playwrights such as Suzan-Lori Parks and Lynn Nottage came into prominence. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Lang originated and developed the project with playwright and screenwriter Ange Betzien, who created the series. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 June 2026

The local trend has continued, bolstered by new adaptations by popular playwrights such as Jeffrey Hatcher or Ken Ludwig. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

play entry 2 + obsolete wright maker — more at wright

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playwright

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

playwright

noun

play·​wright ˈplā-ˌrīt 

: a person who writes plays