Definition

A person who writes scripts for movies or television shows.

Example

The screenwriter received an award for her outstanding script.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a screenwriter?

Actually, I have! Writing stories for movies sounds really fun.

Yeah, I can imagine creating characters and plots would be exciting.

Definitely! I’d love to learn more about what a screenwriter does.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Screenwriter → It is formed from "screen" (from Old French *escren*, meaning a partition or a protective cover) and "writer" (from Old English *writere*, meaning one who writes). A screenwriter is someone who writes for the screen, creating scripts for films or television.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'screen' as a protective cover where stories are displayed, and a 'writer' is someone who creates those stories. This helps you remember that a screenwriter is a person who writes for the screen.

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