songwriter

noun

song·​writ·​er ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 

: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs

songwriting

ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tiŋ 

noun

Synonyms of songwriter

• composer
• musician
• lyricist
• tunesmith

Examples of songwriter in a Sentence

an award-winning singer and songwriter

he's both a singer and a songwriter

Recent Examples on the Web

Fishof documented the experience, bringing in Allgood, Bright and legendary songwriter Diane Warren to help make the film. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Though the songwriter has been steadily releasing records since 2001, Meiburg buffers his musical output with scientific and historical pursuits. — David Harris, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

In addition to Iman, the new principal cast of the Broadway show will be led by pop-rock musician and songwriter Kayko as Orpheus and Yellowjackets and Scream alum Jasmin Savoy Brown as Eurydice. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

McCollum’s show in Bridgeport this week features two up-and-coming country talents, singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton and singer Gabby Barrett. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing songwriter

• singer-songwriter

Rhymes for songwriter

• exciter
• firefighter
• igniter
• lamplighter
• reciter
• screenwriter
• scriptwriter
• sportswriter
• typewriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter

Kids Definition

songwriter

noun

song·​writ·​er ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər 

: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs