screenwriter

noun

screen·​writ·​er ˈskrēn-ˌrī-tər 

: a writer of screenplays

Examples of screenwriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Loosely adapted by first-time screenwriter Ajon Singh from an Esquire article by Luke Dittrich, the thriller dramatizes the darkest year of Hansen’s tenure on To Catch a Predator. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

That combination—young, British, relatively under the radar, and already connected to the screenwriter—has made Barton one of the more intriguing names to emerge from the search. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Severance is an American science-fiction thriller television series created by screenwriter Dan Erickson and executive produced by Ben Stiller. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

The actual sequel is The Social Reckoning, which stars none of the original cast but is being written and directed by TSN’s screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for screenwriter

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

Kids Definition

screenwriter

noun

screen·​writ·​er -ˌrīt-ər 

: a writer of screenplays