songwriter
noun
a person who writes the words or music, or both, for popular songs.
songwriters
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pluralof songwriter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sheeran is one of the most successful songwriters of all time.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The labels have disputed the claims and argue that these deals advance the interests of artists and songwriters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
You’ve interpreted the music of so many great songwriters: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
One of the most prolific songwriters who ever lived, she wrote more than 3,000 songs—more than 1,000 of which were recorded and released.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Talent contests and megalomaniac record producers have always paired ingenue wannabes with experienced songwriters, for instance, cashing in quickly on success before the public's appetite for novelty fades.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
