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Synonyms

wordsmith

American  
[wurd-smith] / ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. an expert in the use of words.

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

wordsmith British  
/ ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person skilled in using words

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Etymology

Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Example Sentences

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Lorenz Hart was a great American wordsmith, and a great American catastrophe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Until recently considered a sign of carelessness or even stupidity, the error is now seen by some to be the indelible fingerprint of a human wordsmith.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025

Such a wordsmith who doesn’t need pollsters and focus groups to tell him what to say is priceless.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

The author's biographical information describes him as an "enigmatic wordsmith from the bustling streets of Glasgow" and a "rising star of the literary world".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

I'm no wordsmith, but I'm just gonna do my best.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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