playwright

noun

play·​wright ˈplā-ˌrīt How to pronounce playwright (audio)
: a person who writes plays

Examples of playwright in a Sentence

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Toward the end of our lunch, Henry mentions how one of his favorite playwrights is Tony Kushner. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025 Some playwrights are as musical with their words as jazz musicians. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Directed by Taylor Nichols, this West Coast premiere runs through May 25; Saturday’s performance includes a talkback with the playwright. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 The film is currently in development under the Ferrell-Elbaum banner Gloria Sanchez Productions, with the playwright set to adapt the screenplay and direct. Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playwright

Word History

Etymology

play entry 2 + obsolete wright maker — more at wright

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playwright was in 1605

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“Playwright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playwright. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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playwright

noun
play·​wright ˈplā-ˌrīt How to pronounce playwright (audio)
: a person who writes plays
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