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writer

noun writ·er \ˈrī-tər\

: someone whose work is to write books, poems, stories, etc.

: someone who has written something

Full Definition of WRITER

:  one that writes: as
a :  author
b :  one who writes stock options
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First Known Use of WRITER

before 12th century

Related to WRITER

Synonyms
litterateur (or littérateur), pen, penman, scribe, scrivener, author
Antonyms
nonauthor

Rhymes with WRITER

biter, blighter, fighter, kiter, lighter, miter, niter, plighter, smiter, titer
WRITER Defined for Kids

writer

noun writ·er \ˈrī-tər\

Definition of WRITER for Kids

:  a person who writes especially as a business or occupation

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. writer
  2. writer to the signet
  3. writer's block
  4. writer's cramp
  5. letter writer
  6. sheet writer
  7. short-story writer
  8. slate writer
  9. space writer
  10. text writer
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