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

There’s also no question the Ballon d’Or voters, made up of writers from France Football and L’Equipe, alongside international soccer ambassadors, have a European bias. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Entertainment Weekly reported that Gellar was in negotiations to revive the series in February 2025, with Nomadland auteur Chloé Zhao in the director’s chair and Poker Face alums Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman serving as writers. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Every personal finance story is based on rigorous reporting by expert writers and editors. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Miami Herald staff writer David Goodhue contributed to this report. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 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