scriptwriter

[ skript-rahy-ter ]

noun

1. a person who writes scripts, as for movies, radio, or television.

scriptwriter

/ ˈskrɪptˌraɪtə /

noun

1. a person who prepares scripts, esp for a film

Derived Forms

• ˈscriptˌwriting, noun

Other Words From

• scriptwriting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scriptwriter¹

First recorded in 1910–15; script + writer

Example Sentences

But then come a verdict on scriptwriter Bryce Hart's work which, coming from someone who's spent more than 45 years in comedy, makes you sit up and take notice.

From BBC

When Peggy Woolley’s husband was given the same disease in The Archers, June was supportive and – with her experience of Roger’s gradual disintegration – was often consulted by the scriptwriters.

From BBC

You started out at the University of Virginia, which doesn’t seem like the immediate choice for a scriptwriter.

From Los Angeles Times

Not even the Hollyoaks scriptwriters can see the future clearly enough to answer that.

From BBC

The panel interviewed several dozen men and women, including artists, producers, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, hairstylists, makeup artists and costume designers, and “gathered evidence including video and audio clips and WhatsApp messages”.

From BBC