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
authored; authoring; authors
: to be the author of : write
a writer who has authored several bestsellers
Synonyms
Examples of author in a Sentence
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
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Popular on Variety Time will tell if similar inspiration should strike this year’s jury – which includes author and activist Amandine Gay, techo pioneer Molécule, and Sundance New Frontier curator Shari Frilot – though the festival is not waiting in idle to find out.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Meet the author at San Francisco’s Omnivore Books on Food at 3 p.m. June 8 for a free talk and book signing.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Popular on Variety Time will tell if similar inspiration should strike this year’s jury – which includes author and activist Amandine Gay, techo pioneer Molécule, and Sundance New Frontier curator Shari Frilot – though the festival is not waiting in idle to find out.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/author. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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