1. a person who writes scripts for movies, television shows, plays, or other performances

Examples

• The scriptwriter spent months developing the characters for the new drama series.
• She worked as a scriptwriter for several Hollywood studios.
• The scriptwriter’s dialogue brought the story to life on screen.
• He hired an experienced scriptwriter to adapt his novel for television.
• The scriptwriter collaborated closely with the director during production.
• Many scriptwriters begin their careers writing short films.
• The award-winning scriptwriter was known for her witty comedies.