Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

playwright

noun

/ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

Definition

A playwright is a person who writes plays for theater.

Examples

Shakespeare is one of the greatest playwrights in history.
The playwright carefully developed the characters through rich dialogue.
After years of writing novels, she decided to become a playwright and explore the world of theater.

Meaning

The term ‘playwright’ refers to an individual who crafts stories intended for performance on stage, focusing on dialogue and action to convey a narrative to an audience.