writing

word · lemma: write

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
RY-ding
/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
RY-ting

Definition

The activity or skill of producing words on paper or a screen. It can also mean a piece of written text or someone’s style of expressing ideas in words.

Usage & Nuances

Often uncountable when talking about the skill or activity: 'Writing is hard.' It can be countable in some contexts for types or samples: 'academic writings,' though that is less common in everyday English. Common combinations include 'creative writing,' 'writing style,' 'in writing,' and 'writing assignment.'

Example Sentences

This writing explains how the machine works.

basic

Your writing has gotten a lot stronger this year.

natural

Her writing is very neat.

basic

I enjoy writing in my journal at night.

basic

Can you put that in writing so we have a record?

natural

I love her writing, even when I disagree with her opinions.

natural