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Screenwriter (noun) means a person who writes screenplays for film or television. Example: “The screenwriter won an award for her sharp, funny dialogue.”
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A person who writes screenplays for film or television.
"The screenwriter won an award for her sharp, funny dialogue."
"He worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood for over a decade."
How to use screenwriter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is writing scripts for movies or TV shows.
Common pairings
aspiring screenwriter
credited screenwriter
screenwriter and director
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Word forms
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Etymology
From screen + writer — someone who writes specifically for the screen rather than the stage or page.
Synonyms
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film writer
scriptwriter
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Rhymes for screenwriter
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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.
What is the meaning of screenwriter?
"screenwriter" (noun) means a person who writes screenplays for film or television.
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