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

Contributor Liz Provencher is a a freelance lifestyle writer and editor based in New York City, specializing in food, drink, and travel coverage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

The founder of Dulan Wine and Substack writer hosts frequently. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Former Rolling Stone writer and longtime Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau paid tribute to his longtime friend and colleague Dave Marsh following his death at 76. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

And former Conan writers did a rewatch pod in honor of Conan O’Brien’s 20th year in late night. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Aug. 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