screenwriter
noun/ˈskriːnˌraɪtər/
Frequency rank: #10,989 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a person who writes scripts for films or television programs.
Example sentence
The movie won several awards because the screenwriter crafted such a compelling story.
Synonyms & related words
- scriptwriter
- playwright
- author
- writer
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