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 personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of home loan products. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

The pop star and founder of the Service95 Book Club will be hosting a series of conversations with her favourite writers including Zadie Smith. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026

Which brings me once again to the task of the writer of historical fiction. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 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