written

adjective

writ·​ten ˈri-tᵊn 

: made or done in writing

a written contract/agreement

Applications for property and liability insurance may be either oral or written.

—Robert I. Mehr

Examples of written in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once upon a time, analysts and associates would have spent hours poring over a pitchbook, sending it to print and then sharing it with senior team members for written feedback. —Julien Villemonteix, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

As part of Monday’s ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered that written briefing be concluded by Thursday on the administration’s motion to block Alsup’s ruling, pending the full appeal. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025

Remembering Tom Youngs, an extraordinary ordinary footballer Comments J John M. · 1h 4m ago Very well written piece. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025

The District of Columbia State Athletic Association also requires written notification but does not offer a reporting deadline. —Pablo Suarez, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing written

• carved/etched/set/written in stone
• have (something) written all over it
• not worth the paper it's written/printed on
• written all over someone's face
• written consent
• written notice

Rhymes for written

• bitten
• briton
• chiton
• gittin
• kitten
• mitten
• smitten
• whitten
• handwritten
• rewritten
• typewritten
• unwritten