writer

American  

[rahy-ter] / ˈraɪ tər /

noun

1. a person engaged in writing writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist.

2. a clerk, scribe, or the like.

3. a person who commits their thoughts, ideas, etc., to writing: writing.

   She's an expert letter writer.

4. (in a piece of writing) the author (used as a circumlocution for “I,” “me,” “my,” etc.).

   The writer wishes to state….

5. a person who writes or is able to write.

   a writer in script.

6. Stock Exchange.  someone who sells options.

7. Scot.  a lawyer or solicitor.

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writer British  

/ ˈraɪtə /

noun

1. a person who writes books, articles, etc, esp as an occupation

2. the person who has written something specified

3. a person who is able to write or write well

4. a scribe or clerk

5. a composer of music

6. a legal practitioner, such as a notary or solicitor

7. (in Scotland) a member of an ancient society of solicitors, now having the exclusive privilege of preparing crown writs

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Etymology

Origin of writer

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English wrītere; write, -er ¹

Example Sentences

It also said the label would share any royalties with the writers behind Smith's music.

From BBC

This writer did an interview with Brown in Austin in October, in which he dismissed as "nonsense" any idea McLaren were favouring Norris, and reiterated the team's policy of fairness to both drivers.

From BBC

But also perhaps his weakness — a weakness for which many lesser writers would no doubt sell their souls.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Stoppard insisted, through his works, that theater could and should engage with ideas, with philosophy, with the vast knowledge amassed by writers and thinkers of many ages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alicia Kennedy, a food and culture writer, sees it the same way.

From Salon

Related Words

• author
• biographer
• columnist
• correspondent
• critic
• dramatist
• editor
• essayist
• journalist
• novelist
• poet
• reporter
• screenwriter