noun

author

AW-thuh

noun

A person who writes a book, article, or other original work.

"The author signed copies of her new novel at the bookshop."

"He's the author of several bestselling thrillers."

verb

To write or create a piece of work.

"She authored a report on climate policy for the government."

How to Use Author

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe writer or creator of a book, article, or piece of work.

Common pairings

bestselling author author of a book co-author

authored past tense, authors plural, authors singular

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From Old French autor, from Latin auctor ("originator, creator"). The "h" was added later by mistaken association with "authentic."

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