noun
scriptwriter
Scriptwriter (noun) means a person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio. Example: “The scriptwriter reworked the ending after test audiences complained.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who writes scripts, essentially interchangeable with "screenwriter."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
freelance scriptwriter
scriptwriter for the show
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Word forms
- Plural
- scriptwriters
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Etymology
From script + writer — someone whose job is producing scripts.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for scriptwriter
liter
biter
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loiter
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arbiter
orbiter
Lassiter
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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.
