writer

noun

writ·​er ˈrī-tər How to pronounce writer (audio)
: one that writes: such as
a
: author
b
: one who writes stock options

Examples of writer in a Sentence

She is my favorite French writer. He's a writer of horror stories. a course on 19th-century writers The magazine is looking for freelance writers. The writer of the best essay will win a prize. They identified the writer of the mysterious letter.
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For many older writers, minimalism becomes an increasingly vital part of their continued practice. Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 The show is over-the-top melodrama, but writer and co-creator Taylor Sheridan obviously chose real-life conflicts in Montana and other western states to base the plot on. Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024 Staff writer Laura Lancaster’s ideal headlamp would have a single button for on, off, and red. Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 San Francisco police are asking that anyone with information about the stabbing to call the department tip line at 415-575-444 or text a tip to Tip 411 and begin the text with SFPD. Staff writer Harry Harris contributed to this report. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for writer 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of writer was before the 12th century

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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writer. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

writer

noun
writ·​er ˈrīt-ər How to pronounce writer (audio)
: one that writes especially as a business or occupation

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