1. a person who writes scripts for movies, television shows, or other screen productions

Examples

• The screenwriter spent months developing the dialogue for the romantic comedy.
• She worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood for over a decade.
• The famous screenwriter won an Oscar for his latest script.
• Many screenwriters collaborate with directors to refine their scripts.
• The television series hired a new screenwriter for the second season.
• He studied film in college before becoming a professional screenwriter.