noun
wright
ryt
noun
1
A person who makes or builds something, especially by hand; now mostly seen in compound job titles.
"A shipwright is a wright who builds and repairs ships."
How to Use Wright
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old word for a skilled craftsperson, now mostly used in compound words like "playwright" or "cartwright".
When to use it
Rare on its own today; almost always appears as part of a compound word.
Word Forms
wrights plural, Wrights plural
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Etymology
From Old English wyrhta, "worker, maker" — the same root seen in "wheelwright" and "playwright".