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

Jaleel White is an actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as Steve Urkel on Family Matters. — Big Think, 7 Aug. 2026

My father attended the Queens Memorial Day parade, while my mother, a lifelong writer, wrote promotional copy for their synagogue’s dinner to honor their longtime cantor’s retirement. — Rachel Sales, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

In October 2025, Variety reported that Carrey was in talks to lead the film, with Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow and co-writer Joe Epstein also attached to the project. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

But there is something raw and honest about the way the soulful indie-pop writer-singer translates deep personal emotions into music, especially those feelings riven by doubt and insecurity, inevitable in complicated relationships. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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