screenwriter

noun

screen·​writ·​er ˈskrēn-ˌrī-tər 

: a writer of screenplays

Examples of screenwriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa penned the book for the stage adaptation, which features original songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Based on the ancient Hindu epic, the film was originally produced by Brook with screenwriters Jean-Claude Carrière and Marie-Hélène Estienne, and features an international cast drawn from 16 nationalities. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026

Jeff Barker, a screenwriter who is also the father of Obsession director Curry Barker, is set to write and direct his own psychological horror short film, Medium Rare, starring Dane Cook and Lesley Ann Warren. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Levy has been married to his wife, screenwriter and producer Deborah Divine, since 1977. — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 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