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scriptwriter

Scriptwriter (noun) means a person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio. Example: “The scriptwriter reworked the ending after test audiences complained.”

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A person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio.
"The scriptwriter reworked the ending after test audiences complained."

How to use scriptwriter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who writes scripts, essentially interchangeable with "screenwriter."

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Common pairings
freelance scriptwriter scriptwriter for the show

Word forms

scriptwriters plural

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Etymology

From script + writer — someone whose job is producing scripts.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scriptwriter” mean?

The word “scriptwriter” means a person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio. In plain terms, someone who writes scripts, essentially interchangeable with "screenwriter.".

How do you use “scriptwriter” in a sentence?

Here is “scriptwriter” used in a sentence: “The scriptwriter reworked the ending after test audiences complained.”

What part of speech is “scriptwriter”?

“Scriptwriter” is a noun.

What is the meaning of scriptwriter?

"scriptwriter" (noun) means a person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio.

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