Playwright

Person who writes plays.

dramatist wordsmith

A playwright is a person who writes plays, often for stage or television.

Pronunciation

/ˈpleɪraɪt/

Etymology

The word 'playwright' is a combination of 'play' and 'write,' referring to someone who writes plays.

Explain Like I’m 5

A playwright is like a storyteller who writes down their stories for actors to perform on stage, kind of like writing a movie script but for live theater.

Fun Facts

Shakespeare wrote approximately 39 plays
Playwriting is a challenging but rewarding career
Some playwrights also act in their own plays

FAQ

What does a playwright do? They write plays
Who are some famous playwrights? William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and Henrik Ibsen
How do playwrights get their ideas? From real life events, books, or their imagination

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

drama writer scriptwriter

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

writer author

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

screenwriter lyricist

Meronyms — Parts or Components

script dialogue characters

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

theatre drama film

Indexes

creative profession performance art

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