screenwriter

American  

[skreen-rahy-ter] / ˈskrinˌraɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who writes screenplays, especially as an occupation or profession.

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screenwriter British  

/ ˈskriːnˌraɪtə /

noun

1. a person who writes screenplays

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Other Word Forms

• screenwriting noun

Etymology

Origin of screenwriter

First recorded in 1920–25; screen + writer

Example Sentences

“A really practical consideration is just the hair and make-up process of aging someone up or down,” said the screenwriter Holly Gent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My dad grew up out here, and it’s where my parents met,” says the 33-year-old screenwriter.

From Los Angeles Times

The legendary screenwriter William Goldman liked to say that multiple studio heads had given the movie a green light only to be fired immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal

The screenwriter encourages young people to engage with Austen's fictional worlds, as she has.

From BBC

Netflix's plan has drawn warnings that it would give the dominant streaming player even more power over actors and screenwriters, while putting further pressure on local cinemas.

From BBC

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