speechwriter

noun

speech·​writ·​er ˈspēch-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce speechwriter (audio)
: a person who writes speeches (as for a politician)

Examples of speechwriter in a Sentence

She is the President's principal speechwriter.
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Michael Taube, a columnist for the National Post, Troy Media, and Loonie Politics, was a speechwriter for former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 After working as a speechwriter in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, Ingraham pursued a law degree and became a conservative media darling. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 Nearly a decade later, the Whites and that presidential speechwriter-cum-screenwriter, Patrick Cunnane, are heading to TIFF with the A24 feature Eternity. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025 Slok was careful to note that Powell’s speechwriters likely aren’t drafting with Trump in mind. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speechwriter

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of speechwriter was in 1834

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“Speechwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speechwriter. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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