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

The Writers Guild of America, which represents writers in the entertainment and media industries, spoke out more strongly against the deal in a joint statement from its East and West Coast branches on Friday. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Dec. 2025

Linwood Boomer, who created Malcolm, will be back as writer and executive producer, as will producer Ken Kwapis. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025

Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of mortgage products. —Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025

Being a writer is SO FRUSTRATING, and perhaps everyone’s friends and family would be a little happier if there was a bag in the basement to safely punch. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 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