Definition

A person who creates written content for advertisements and marketing materials.

Example

The copywriter crafted a catchy slogan for the new product launch.

Conversation

I just found out my friend is a copywriter for a big advertising agency.

That's cool! What kind of projects does she work on?

She writes all the catchy slogans and ads you see online.

Wow, that sounds like a fun job — I bet she's really creative!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Copywriter → It is formed from "copy" (from Latin *copia*, meaning abundance or plenty) and "writer" (from Old English *writan*, meaning to write). The word "copywriter" refers to a person who writes text (copy) for advertising or marketing purposes, creating an abundance of persuasive content.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who creates an 'abundance' ('copia') of written content ('writer') to persuade or inform — that's what a copywriter does.

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