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

Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025

All-In-One Mini Carry-On According to the brand, this small but mighty suitcase can hold up to four days’ worth of clothes and accessories, but one Travel + Leisure writer managed to fit seven outfits, plus shoes and toiletries. —Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

Cavill’s reappearance coincided with reports that a standalone Superman sequel for him was finally in development with the studio soliciting pitches from writers. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025

Photograph by Philip Montgomery Alex Abramovich A writer and professor of journalism at New York University. —Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 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