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

This pioneering anthology changed the direction of Yiddish studies, bringing to light previously untranslated short fiction and memoirs by eighteen Yiddish women writers. —Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026

There are 20 branches of the Academy, each representing a different discipline within filmmaking, including actors, directors, writers, producers and editors. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

An InStyle writer, 29, and her mom, 61, still reach for it for foolproof coverage that doesn’t budge. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026

Presented by Dropbox, the IndieWire studio will feature the stars, directors, writers, and documentary subjects from some of Sundance’s buzziest films joining IndieWire editors for intimate conversations that will be published throughout the festival. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 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