speechwriter

noun

speech·​writ·​er ˈspēch-ˌrī-tər 

: a person who writes speeches (as for a politician)

Examples of speechwriter in a Sentence

She is the President's principal speechwriter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, Jocasta’s brother, Creon (John Carroll Lynch), is Oedipus’s top adviser and speechwriter, constantly stressed by the charismatic candidate’s tendency to go off book. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

David Frum, a speechwriter during former President George W. Bush’s administration, warned Wednesday that there will be a repression of the Democratic Party. —Tara Suter, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025

Michael Taube, a columnist for the National Post, Troy Media, and Loonie Politics, was a speechwriter for former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. —Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

After working as a speechwriter in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, Ingraham pursued a law degree and became a conservative media darling. —Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speechwriter

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