writer

American  

[rahy-ter] / ˈraɪ tər /

noun

1. a person engaged in writing writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist.

2. a clerk, scribe, or the like.

3. a person who commits their thoughts, ideas, etc., to writing: writing.

   She's an expert letter writer.

4. (in a piece of writing) the author (used as a circumlocution for “I,” “me,” “my,” etc.).

   The writer wishes to state….

5. a person who writes or is able to write.

   a writer in script.

6. Stock Exchange. someone who sells options.

7. Scot. a lawyer or solicitor.

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writer British  

/ ˈraɪtə /

noun

1. a person who writes books, articles, etc, esp as an occupation

2. the person who has written something specified

3. a person who is able to write or write well

4. a scribe or clerk

5. a composer of music

6. a legal practitioner, such as a notary or solicitor

7. (in Scotland) a member of an ancient society of solicitors, now having the exclusive privilege of preparing crown writs

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Etymology

Origin of writer

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English wrītere; write, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Artist, fashion designer, broadcaster and writer Molly Parkin, who has died aged 93, was one of Wales' most colourful personalities.

From BBC

He saved the investigative journalism and political finger-pointing for other writers.

From Los Angeles Times

Ogasawara is the translation editor for the Kyoto Journal and a writer in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

Cardine is a staff writer for The Times’ sister publication the Daily Pilot.

From Los Angeles Times

The building is "just waiting for some disaster", says House of Cards writer and peer Lord Dobbs.

From BBC

Related Words

• author
• biographer
• columnist
• correspondent
• critic
• dramatist
• editor
• essayist
• journalist
• novelist
• poet
• reporter
• screenwriter