writers
word · lemma: writer
/ˈɹaɪtɝz/
RY-durz
/ɹˈaɪtəz/
RY-tuhz
Definition
Writers are people who write books, articles, stories, scripts, or other texts, especially as a job or serious activity.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people who create written content in a broad sense. 'Writer' is wider than 'author': a journalist, blogger, or screenwriter can be a writer. Common phrases include 'creative writers', 'travel writers', and 'staff writers'.
Spanish: escritores - autoresPortuguese (BR): escritores - autoresPortuguese (PT): escritores - autoresChinese (Simplified): 作家 - 作者Chinese (Traditional): 作家 - 作者Hindi: लेखक - रचनाकारArabic: كُتّاب - مؤلفونBengali: লেখকরাRussian: писателиJapanese: 作家Vietnamese: nhà vănKorean: 작가들Turkish: yazarlarUrdu: مصنفینIndonesian: penulis
Example Sentences
The writers met at the library after school.
basic
Many writers work from home.
basic
Young writers need time to practice.
basic
Some writers need total silence, but I can write anywhere.
natural
The best writers make hard ideas feel simple.
natural
A lot of writers struggle with self-doubt, even after success.
natural