She is my favorite French writer.
He's a writer of horror stories.
a course on 19th-century writers
The magazine is looking for freelance writers.
The writer of the best essay will win a prize.
They identified the writer of the mysterious letter.
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The extended Marty Supreme ensemble is full of such quirky picks and unexpected brief cameos from the likes of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, illusionist Penn Jillette, and New Yorker writer Naomi Fry.—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026 The character came to life after the writers' strike temporarily shut down much of the entertainment industry.—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 The writer and editor Madeline Cash seems to be interested in these questions.—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026 One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens.—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writer
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of writer was
before the 12th century