noun

songwriter

noun

Someone who writes songs, whether the lyrics, the melody, or both.

"She started as a songwriter before becoming a performer herself."

"The album credits list three different songwriters."

How to Use Songwriter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person whose job or skill is writing songs.

Common pairings

a talented songwriter songwriter and performer

songwriters plural

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She started as a _____ before becoming a performer herself.

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