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

If that wasn’t bad enough, Alex Proyas, the director of I, Robot—an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Isaac Asimov, one of Musk’s favorite writers—has also accused the company of ripping off design work from his movie for Optimus, the Cybercab and Robovan. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024

From writers Michael Elliot (Brown Sugar) and Cory Tynan (Play’d), R&B is a modern-day retelling of the story of Ruth and Boaz, a love story from the Bible. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024

Lizzy Briskin is a contributing shopping writer for PEOPLE, as well as a food editor and recipe developer with culinary training from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. —Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024

But the French writer Annie Ernaux has never been afraid of breaking taboos. —Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrīt-ər 

: one that writes especially as a business or occupation