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

Cultivating a writer’s mind frame means looking at the world a certain way—that is, as a source of material. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Whenever letter writer shares a baby photo on the family group chat, sister adds a competing one that draws conversation her way. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Each week during the regular season (and occasionally during the offseason), our AFC North writers tackle the pressing questions and biggest storylines around the division. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Comedy lends itself perfectly to this, and our writers and director have skillfully women in elements that help achieve this aim. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 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