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

Arthur Brooks, a writer and professor who studies happiness, said that suffering is part of life. — Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

Every insurance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of Amazon Prime products. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Why Shop With Us Alexandra Malmed is a contributing writer with over a decade of fashion writing experience for publications including Vogue, Man Repeller, Byrdie, and Coveteur. — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Miami Herald staff writers Jay Weaver and Antonio Delgado contributed to this report. — Miami Herald, 16 July 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