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screenwriter

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Noun — A person who writes screenplays for film or television.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

film writer

How to use screenwriter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

aspiring screenwriter credited screenwriter screenwriter and director

Etymology

From screen + writer — someone who writes specifically for the screen rather than the stage or page.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “screenwriter” mean?

The word “screenwriter” means a person who writes screenplays for film or television. In plain terms, someone whose job is writing scripts for movies or TV shows.

How do you use “screenwriter” in a sentence?

Here is “screenwriter” used in a sentence: “The screenwriter won an award for her sharp, funny dialogue.”

What part of speech is “screenwriter”?

“Screenwriter” is a noun.

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