writer
pronunciation
How to pronounce writer in British English:
UK [ˈraɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce writer in American English:
US [ˈraɪtər]
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- Noun:
- writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
- a person who is able to write and has written something
Word Origin
- writer (n.)
- Old English writere "one who can write, clerk; one who produces books or literary compositions," agent noun from writan (see write (v.)). Meaning "sign-painter" is from 1837. Writer's cramp attested by 1843; writer's block by 1950.
Example
- 1. But is it the writer who acts ?
- 2. The writer was president carter 's national security adviser .
- 3. Ap realestate writer michelle conlin contributed to this report .
- 4. Laura miller is a senior writer for salon .
- 5. Each writer has a view .