playwright

CEFRB2

/ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A person who writes plays.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

Examples

  • A student visited the house of the great playwright.

  • I am determined to make a living as a playwright at all costs.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From play + wright (“builder, craftsman”).