writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrī-tər 

: one that writes: such as

a

: author

b

: one who writes stock options

Synonyms of writer

• author
• novelist
• biographer
• storyteller
• poet

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

That’s from interaction with amazing creatives, amazing writers who have different perspectives. — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

The two had met in 1978, when Simpson hosted Saturday Night Live, where Zweibel was a writer. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026

Now, 10 Marys in, actor, writer, and longtime podcaster Bowen Yang has stepped into the lead role of Mary Todd Lincoln (X), making his Broadway debut. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Larson serves as producer and writer, alongside executive producer Debra Pollock and producers Valerie Hellmond and Judith Rain. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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