songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
Examples of songwriter in a Sentence
an award-winning singer and songwriter
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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Her ability to synthesize different styles, while still maintaining her sense of self, is part of the reason why Carpenter has broken through as a singer and songwriter.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 June 2025
These days, Oates remains quite the active songwriter.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 17 June 2025
The revered Texas songwriter Guy Clark wrote that song—and recorded what may be the best version—after inheriting a Randall fighting knife that belonged to his father.
—Erik German, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Brian Wilson, the genius musician behind The Beach Boys and one of the most celebrated singers and songwriters of all time, passed away on June 11 at the age of 82.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 June 2025
These days, Oates remains quite the active songwriter.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 17 June 2025
The revered Texas songwriter Guy Clark wrote that song—and recorded what may be the best version—after inheriting a Randall fighting knife that belonged to his father.
—Erik German, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Brian Wilson, the genius musician behind The Beach Boys and one of the most celebrated singers and songwriters of all time, passed away on June 11 at the age of 82.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for songwriter
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“Songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songwriter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
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