writer
Americannoun
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a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist.
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a clerk, scribe, or the like.
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a person who commits their thoughts, ideas, etc., to writing.
She's an expert letter writer.
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(in a piece of writing) the author (used as a circumlocution for “I,” “me,” “my,” etc.).
The writer wishes to state….
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a person who writes or is able to write.
a writer in script.
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Stock Exchange. someone who sells options.
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Scot. a lawyer or solicitor.
noun
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a person who writes books, articles, etc, esp as an occupation
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the person who has written something specified
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a person who is able to write or write well
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a scribe or clerk
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a composer of music
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a legal practitioner, such as a notary or solicitor
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(in Scotland) a member of an ancient society of solicitors, now having the exclusive privilege of preparing crown writs
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of writer
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English wrītere; see origin at write, -er 1
Vocabulary lists containing writer
Common Core Grades 9–10, List 2
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Munro was a writer acclaimed for her ability to turn ordinary life into storytelling art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A test of your news knowledge: Recap the events of this week by going head-to-head with Slate staff writer Molly Olmstead in our news quiz.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
For now, I am reminded of the comment made by “Saki,” aka Hector Hugh Munro, a famous English writer from over 100 years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
His first-person Sports Illustrated essay written with senior writer Lee Jenkins shared his “I’m Coming Home” choice with the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
It is a sentiment he first heard from Herr Thiessen, but he knows it is properly attributed to another writer, though at the moment he cannot recall who, exactly.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
They argue the move would reduce bargaining power for writers and crews, shrink project options, and ultimately limit choices for viewers.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel has a defamation suit pending against the Atlantic and one of its writers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Immediately, I thought of how many of my peers complained that her assignments were too difficult, and her film choices were too unconventional to analyze easily, even for college-level writers.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Staff writers Eduard Cauich and Jad El Reda contributed to this story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
This most famous of American writers swore that not a mortal soul in the room knew the story previously.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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