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• present tense form of author (3rd person singular).
• plural of author.

authors

American  

[aw-therz] / ˈɔ θərz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a card game for two or more persons that is played with a 52-card pack, the object being to take the largest number of tricks consisting of four cards of the same denomination.

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Etymology

Origin of authors

1865–70, plural of author

Example Sentences

Authors and academics are often the worst abusers of ready-made phrases and buzzwords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Authors of a related commentary agreed that the findings deserve closer attention from eye specialists and researchers.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Authors Ron Currie and David Heska Wanbli Weiden both return to their singular protagonists with narratives that deepen their legends by immersing readers in overlooked communities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Authors were reportedly given no notice and their royalties were measly in turn; Bloomberg quoted one anonymous Taylor & Francis author who claimed to earn only $97 for ceding their book to the training maw.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

Authors like the incredible journalist Peter Maass and famed Latino poet Jimmy Santiago Baca inspired the students to continue to use writing as a form of empowerment rather than violence.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers