writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrī-tər 

: one that writes: such as

a

: author

b

: one who writes stock options

Synonyms

• author
• litterateur
• littérateur
• pen
• penman
• scribe
• scrivener

Examples of writer in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Follow the writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking. —Jim Reineking, USA Today, 13 May 2025

Scott drove the Vogue writer around Seattle in her minivan and talked about avoiding the limelight. —Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025

The following day, Joe finds out that the writer loved Enoteca Maria and published a positive story. —Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 May 2025

And yet this is a novel that percolates and simmers, provoking questions about the reader’s privilege while prompting awe at the writer’s singular empathy — and his subjects’ humility. —Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing writer

• co-writer
• present writer
• sports writer
• sub-writer
• the present writer
• writer's block
• writer's cramp

Rhymes for writer

• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter
• tighter
• titer
• titre

Kids Definition

writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrīt-ər 

: one that writes especially as a business or occupation