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songwriter

American  
[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /

noun

  1. a person who writes the words or music, or both, for popular songs.

songwriter British  
/ ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə /

noun

  1. a person who composes the words or music for songs in a popular idiom

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Etymology

Origin of songwriter

First recorded in 1815–25; song + writer

Example Sentences

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The title song features a haunting vocal performance by Cave, the veteran Australian post-punk singer and songwriter, who was so taken with Dessner’s music that at first he was reluctant to take part.

From Los Angeles Times

Excitement has been mounting for their comeback ever since rapper and songwriter Suga completed his 18-month mandatory military service last June.

From BBC

American guitarist and songwriter Bob Weir, a founding member of the revolutionary, psychedelic jam band Grateful Dead, has died aged 78, his family announced Saturday.

From Barron's

Grammy winner Lucy Dacus said she was most prolific as a songwriter when she worked a “mindless” job at a camera shop.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are also plans for Nvidia and Universal Music Group to begin developing an incubator in which artists, songwriters and producers will help design and experiment with new AI tools.

From Los Angeles Times

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