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writer

Syllabification: (writ·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈrītər/

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Definition of writer

noun

  • a person who has written a particular text:the writer of the letter
  • a person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job or regular occupation:the distinguished travel writer Freya Stark
  • [with adjective] a person who writes in a specified way:Dickens was a prolific writer
  • a composer of musical works:a writer of military music
  • Computing a device that writes data to a storage medium.
  • Stock Market a broker who makes an option available for purchase or sells options.
  • [with adjective] a person who has a specified kind of handwriting:neat writers
  • British historical a scribe.
  • British archaic a clerk, especially in the navy or other government offices.

Phrases

writer's block

the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing.

writer's cramp

pain or stiffness in the hand caused by excessive writing.

Origin:

Old English wrītere (see write)

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Definition of writer in the British & World English dictionary