writer
Americannoun
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a person engaged in writing 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: 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
Etymology
Origin of writer
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English wrītere; write, -er 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As a writer, Hughes was gifted with a heavy hand and a soft touch.
From Salon
They used AI to create actors who don't exist based on a screenplay from a writer.
From BBC
Arts and culture writer Evan Nicole Brown shares her guide to the best exhibitions and club nights in town this week.
From Los Angeles Times
But those readers who have discovered “The Marble Faun,” his shadowy and mystic last novel, know a very different writer.
I experimented with versions of myself, and slowly I found my voice as a liberal woman, and later as a writer and advocate for refugees.
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