writer
word · lemma: write
/ˈɹaɪtɝ/
RY-dur
/ɹˈaɪtɐ/
RY-tuh
Definition
A writer is a person who writes books, stories, articles, scripts, or other texts. It can also mean someone whose job or main activity is writing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people who create books or articles, while 'author' is more common for someone who wrote a specific book. Common collocations: 'fiction writer', 'sports writer', 'screenwriter', 'freelance writer'. It can be general or professional depending on context.
Spanish: escritor - autoraPortuguese (BR): escritor - escritoraPortuguese (PT): escritor - escritoraChinese (Simplified): 作家 - लेखकChinese (Traditional): 作家 - 作者Hindi: लेखक - लेखिकाArabic: كاتب - كاتبةBengali: লেখকRussian: писатель - писательницаJapanese: 作家Vietnamese: nhà vănKorean: 작가Turkish: yazarUrdu: مصنفIndonesian: penulis
Example Sentences
She is a writer from Mexico.
basic
My brother wants to be a writer.
basic
That writer has a new book.
basic
She’s a great writer, but she hates speaking in public.
natural
He worked as a writer for a travel magazine for years.
natural
You can tell she’s a writer—she notices every little detail.
natural