writer

n. a person who writes books, stories, articles, or other literary works.

n. a person who produces written work, especially as an occupation or for publication.

“She is a famous writer who has published three novels about history.”

“The writer spent several months conducting archival research before drafting the first chapter of her biography on the former prime minister.”

n. a person who creates graffiti, especially someone who paints their name or art in public places.

n. a practitioner of graffiti art, particularly one who focuses on stylized lettering or 'tags'.

“The local writer painted a colorful mural on the old brick wall.”

“The city's underground scene is dominated by a few prolific writers whose distinctive styles are recognizable across several districts.”

Slang

n. a person or company that sells an option or an insurance policy.

n. the seller of an option contract or the underwriter of an insurance policy.

“As the writer of the option, he receives a fee from the buyer.”

“The writer of a call option is obligated to sell the underlying asset at the strike price if the holder chooses to exercise the contract.”

Technical · Formal

n. a name used in Scotland for a lawyer or legal professional.

n. a term historically used in Scotland for a solicitor or legal practitioner in smaller towns.

“The family consulted a local writer to help them with the property documents.”

“In nineteenth-century Scottish literature, the local writer often served as the primary arbiter of legal and administrative disputes within the village.”

British English · Dialect · Archaic