wordsmith

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/ ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

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noun

an expert in the use of words.

a person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

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Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Words nearby wordsmith

word processor, words, word salad, wordsearch, words fail me, wordsmith, words of one syllable, in, word square, words stick in one's throat, wordstock, words to that effect

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How to use wordsmith in a sentence

Maybe it's because Scott was her first love or one of her best friends, but Allison was somewhat of a romantic wordsmith when he was around.
Teen Wolf: 8 Most Romantic Allison Argent Quotes|noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)|October 7, 2021|TechCrunch
With a cultural heritage as diverse as the sprawling continent itself, this eclectic group of wordsmiths is worthy of a few trips to the bookstore.
12 Asian Writers to Watch|Kate Bartlett|April 8, 2021|Ozy
Together, they spotlight moments in Didion’s progression as wordsmith and reporter alongside moments in culture.
'My Wine Bills Have Gone Down.' How Joan Didion Is Weathering the Pandemic|Lucy Feldman|January 22, 2021|Time
The Magic Keyboard is certainly not perfect, but wordsmiths will grow to love the keyboard and trackpad, as well as the additional USB-C port.
Apple's iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard Are a Good Start — But I Can't Wait for the Next Version|Patrick Lucas Austin|May 4, 2020|Time

A shrewder wordsmith might have better navigated the thicket of legislative traps during the Arizona debate.
Rick Santorum’s Beltway Curse Is Hurting His 2012 Campaign|Howard Kurtz|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If only The Situation was as much of a ladies' man as he is a wordsmith.
The Real Jersey Dictionary|Jaimie Etkin|August 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Who is the wordsmith penning these rallying cries—Mike Dukakis?
The Salesman Obama Needs|Tina Brown|June 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Luntz is the wordsmith who coined the term "death tax" to replace the vague notion of an estate tax.
A Global Warming Conversion|Michael Smerconish|February 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The person they had just heard was not, after all, a wordsmith.
No More Mr. Eloquent|Simon Schama|January 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Would that some wordsmith might e'en recoin these ancient mintages to fill the meager purses of our mouths!
On the Lightship|Herman Knickerbocker Viel

British Dictionary definitions for wordsmith

wordsmith

/ (ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ) /

noun

a person skilled in using words

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