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playwright

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ · UK /ˈpleɪraɪt/

playwright means: Someone who writes plays for the theatre.

noun

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Someone who writes plays for the theatre.

  • She is a playwright.
  • The playwright wrote a comedy about family life.
  • Several young playwrights presented their work at the festival.

Similar words: dramatist

Common phrases: a famous playwright, a young playwright, playwright and director

Questions about playwright

What does playwright mean?

Someone who writes plays for the theatre.

What is playwright in other languages?

Türkçe: oyun yazarı · Español: dramaturgo · Français: dramaturge · Deutsch: Dramatiker · Italiano: drammaturgo · 日本語: 劇作家

How do you pronounce playwright?

In American English /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/; in British English /ˈpleɪraɪt/.

How do you use playwright in a sentence?

She is a playwright. The playwright wrote a comedy about family life.

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