screenwriter

noun

screen·​writ·​er ˈskrēn-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce screenwriter (audio)
: a writer of screenplays

Examples of screenwriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His name was changed because screenwriter Feresten thought having a character named Post working for Kellogg in a movie about Kellogg and Post feuding would be confusing for viewers. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 3 May 2024 In an interview with Business Insider, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes said the romantic drama is not based on any tennis players. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for screenwriter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of screenwriter was in 1913

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“Screenwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screenwriter. Accessed 8 May. 2024.

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screenwriter

noun
screen·​writ·​er -ˌrīt-ər How to pronounce screenwriter (audio)
: a writer of screenplays
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