scriptwriter

American

[skript-rahy-ter] / ˈskrɪptˌraɪ tər /

noun

a person who writes scripts, as for movies, radio, or television.

scriptwriter British

/ ˈskrɪptˌraɪtə /

noun

a person who prepares scripts, esp for a film

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Other Word Forms

scriptwriting noun

Etymology

Origin of scriptwriter

First recorded in 1910–15; script + writer

Example Sentences

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Mr. Ward is a biographer, historian and scriptwriter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The series' scriptwriter Maan Sakbani, 35, expressed cautious relief that the days of full-blown censorship under Assad were over.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Cleophas Malala, the scriptwriter and a former senator who penned the production for students from Butere Girls School, was blocked by police from meeting the students for final rehearsals on Wednesday evening.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

She became a scriptwriter on “Young & the Restless” and later, “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara” and “Sunset Beach.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Ludovick packed his portable scriptwriter in its case and went to call on the girl next door, whom he loved with a deep and intermittently requited passion.

From The Blue Tower by Smith, Evelyn E.

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