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author

1 of 2

noun

au·​thor ˈȯ-thər How to pronounce author (audio)
1
: the writer of a literary work (such as a book)
a famous author
2
a
: one that originates or creates something : source
software authors
film authors
the author of this crime
b
capitalized : god sense 1
authorial adjective

author

2 of 2

verb

authored; authoring; authors

transitive verb

: to be the author of : write
a writer who has authored several bestsellers

Example Sentences

Noun The author of the article didn't check his facts. I enjoyed the book, but I can't remember the name of the author. She is the author of a plan for reforming the school system. Verb authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Bloated with ideas and vivid descriptions, Stephen King's The Stand is one of the greatest works of the famous author's life. Robert English, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Brooke Shields is coming soon to a pair of earbuds near you with her first podcast — in which the actor, model and author explores pivotal moments in people’s lives. Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 Each recognized author or artist received a framed certificate and a copy of their work will be housed in the campus library when possible. Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 The reality star and author is continuing to transform people's homes with his new collection with QVC, which is available to shop today. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 Enlarge / Halo Infinite split-screen couch co-op being played on the author's Xbox Series X, as enabled using the wacky steps outlined in this section. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 Some critics on Twitter used #NotMyAriel and #NotMyMermaid hashtags to argue that the person chosen to play Ariel should have been White, like the story’s Danish author and in the original animation. Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 The model/actor/author/swimwear designer walked the runway at the Tory Burch New York Fashion Week show in the Falliest of Fall colors, orange and brown. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2022 An author visit with Patti Mason-Martin will take place Thursday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Simsbury Public Library. Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022
Verb
In Her Own Words,’’ published in 1992 based on tapes Diana sent to author Andrew Morton. Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Paramount had previously obtained the film rights to author Ehu Yonay's article for the original Top Gun. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Hulu has snagged rights to author Sheila Heti’s forthcoming book — one that’s written in alphabetical order. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 At Friday's Comic-Con panel for the actor's BRZRKR comic, it was announced that Reeves will co-author a book set in the BRZRKR universe. Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 July 2022 Nobody wants to author new persons, said Palmiotti. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2022 Harry joins numerous other members of the royal family to author books, including his wife Meghan Markle's children's book, The Bench, and his father Prince Charles's nonfiction book on the environment, Harmony. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 27 July 2022 What inspired you to transform from songwriter to author for your upcoming memoir, Life in Exchange? Darlene Aderoju, Billboard, 22 July 2022 Birch Bayh became the only lawmaker since the Founding Fathers to author two amendments to the U.S. Constitution -- the 25th Amendment on presidential and vice presidential succession and the 26th Amendment that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English auctour, from Anglo-French auctor, autor, from Latin auctor promoter, originator, author, from augēre to increase — more at eke

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of author was in the 14th century

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