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

Here's a look at those astronaut medical issues and others from the history of human spaceflight by our writer Josh Dinner. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026

In it, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth bring outgoing writer Poppy and quiet school teacher Alex from page to screen. —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

Associated Press writer Claire Rush contributed to this report from Portland, Oregon. —Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026

The team was chosen by Statesman sports writers Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon after consulation with head football coaches throughout the Austin area. —Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 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