Definition
penname
noun
- a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Usage: also written as 'pen-name' or 'penname'; commonly used in publishing and literature
Examples
- The author published her novels under the pen name 'Victoria Sterling' to protect her privacy.
- Many famous writers have used pen names throughout history.
- He decided to write under a pen name because he wanted to keep his writing career separate from his day job.
- The mystery novelist's pen name became more recognizable than her actual identity.
- She adopted a pen name that sounded more professional for her business books.
- Several authors have revealed their real identities after years of writing under pen names.