Definition

A person who collaborates with others to write something, such as a book, article, or script.

Example

She is a cowriter on the new novel that will be published next year.

Conversation

Have you met my new cowriter yet?

No, I haven't! What's she like?

She's really creative and brings fresh ideas to our project.

That sounds great! It's always nice to have a good cowriter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cowriter → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "writer" (from Old English "writere", meaning one who writes). The word "cowriter" refers to a person who writes together with another person.

Memory Tip

Think of two people writing "together" ('co-') — that's what a cowriter does.

Visually Confused Words