Playwright: meaning, definitions and examples

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playwright

 

[ หˆpleษชหŒraษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theatre

A playwright is a person who writes plays, especially those intended for the theatre. Playwrights create the dialogue, characters, and storyline for a theatrical production.

Synonyms

author, dramatist, scriptwriter

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented playwright, known for his thought-provoking plays.
  • The playwright won several awards for her latest work.
  • The young playwright was inspired by the works of Shakespeare.
  • The playwright's new play will premiere next month.
  • The playwright's unique style sets him apart from others in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "playwright" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dramaturgo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคŸเค•เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dramatiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis drama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dramaturg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ‡ไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dramaturge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dramaturgo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyun yazarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์ž‘๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุจ ู…ุณุฑุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramatik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dramatik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰งไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dramaturg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikritahรถfundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramaturq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dramaturgo

Etymology

The term 'playwright' originated in the early 1600s and combines the words 'play' and 'wright,' which means 'maker.' Playwrights have been an integral part of theatre history, shaping the way stories are told on stage. Famous playwrights throughout history include William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and Tennessee Williams.

See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwrights, teleplay.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,464, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.