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

Other second-line names on this year’s poster include Willie Nelson and Family, Kelly Clarkson, who will make her Stagecoach debut, perennial rock band Journey, rapper Pitbull, country sibling duo Brothers Osborne, and the songwriter Hardy. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

How Chrissie Hynde wound up being that kind of songwriter is anyone’s guess. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Folker singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak, the evening’s host, will play the opening set. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Parton’s Live, on the second floor, will focus more directly on the city’s songwriting culture, presenting writers’ rounds, songwriter sessions and showcases. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Sep. 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