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songwriter

[ sawng-rahy-ter, song- ]

/ ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /

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noun

a person who writes the words or music, or both, for popular songs.

Origin of songwriter

First recorded in 1815–25; song + writer

Words nearby songwriter

songless, songololo, songsmith, songster, songstress, songwriter, soni-, sonia, sonic, sonic barrier, sonic boom

Example sentences from the Web for songwriter

Still, Kiesza was mostly known as a songwriter at that stage.

The Making of Kiesza: From Navy Sharpshooter to Beauty Queen to Pop Diva |Marlow Stern |October 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Since Trainor was still a songwriter first, the tune was circled by about a dozen singers—including Beyoncé—but no one bit.

‘All About That Bass’ Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit |Marlow Stern |October 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Legendary country radio DJ and songwriter Gerry House has been ensconced in the Nashville scene since 1975.

Is Gay Singer Steve Grand Really Country Music’s Frank Ocean? |Hugh Ryan |March 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Mars is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and musician.

Brands Ready for Super Bowl | |January 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Performing on this track with label-mate Wiz Khalifa, New York singer and songwriter Vali released “Dimes” this week.

Miley Cyrus, Arcade Fire & More Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO) |Victoria Kezra |September 15, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He might have cried, in the words of the songwriter, "I thank thee, my coat!"

Eve and David |Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for songwriter

songwriter

/ (ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə) /

noun

a person who composes the words or music for songs in a popular idiom