scriptwriter

noun

script·​writ·​er ˈskrip(t)-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce scriptwriter (audio)
: a person who writes scripts

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Tatort scriptwriters ensured the characters in the game properly resembled the ones from the show. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025 Wei, who had a career in the U.S. as host, scriptwriter and producer, is being hailed as a major new literary talent, so there will be plenty of interest at Olympia next week. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 This might involve hiring a videographer for professional footage, an editor for post-production, researchers and a scriptwriter to create concepts and tighten messaging. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Moonlighting frequently broke the fourth wall, with many of the episodes featuring the actors facing the cameras and making direct references to the audience, the scriptwriters, the network and the series itself. Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scriptwriter

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scriptwriter was in 1911

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“Scriptwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scriptwriter. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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scriptwriter

noun
script·​writ·​er ˈskrip-ˌtrīt-ər How to pronounce scriptwriter (audio)
: a person who writes scripts (as screenplays for television or movies)

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