writer

[ rahy-ter ]

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.

writer

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of writer¹

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

Example Sentences

From classic Southern pecan pie to creative pumpkin blondies, Salon's food writers have shared their most beloved recipes to sweeten your holiday season.

From Salon

But that didn't stop the writer from stating her opinion opposing Oliver.

From Salon

Naturally, with a sequel in mind, the studio’s writers had been continuing to learn how the mind works.

From Los Angeles Times

When the writer finally saw it, he jokes he found it "very hurtful".

From BBC

Good, who recently starred in Tyler Perry’s “Divorce in the Black,” unveiled her engagement to Majors nearly three years after she and DeVon Franklin, a producer, writer and motivational speaker, announced their divorce.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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