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screenwriter

Screenwriter (noun) means a person who writes screenplays for film or television. Example: “The screenwriter won an award for her sharp, funny dialogue.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is writing scripts for movies or TV shows.

Common pairings

aspiring screenwriter credited screenwriter screenwriter and director

Word forms

screenwriters plural

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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

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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