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scriptwriter

American  
[skript-rahy-ter] / ˈskrɪptˌraɪ tər /

noun

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


scriptwriter British  
/ ˈskrɪptˌraɪtə /

noun

  1. a person who prepares scripts, esp for a film

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Verity, an irascible but hugely successful aging Hollywood star, alternates narration with his younger best friend Helen in a story involving an aspiring scriptwriter named Phoebe.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

But then come a verdict on scriptwriter Bryce Hart's work which, coming from someone who's spent more than 45 years in comedy, makes you sit up and take notice.

From BBC • Nov. 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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