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wordsmith

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[wurd-smith]/ ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  • wordsmiths
  1. an expert in the use of words.
  2. a person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

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wordsmithBritish  

/ ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person skilled in using words

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Explanation

Vocabulary.com

A wordsmith is someone who expertly crafts beautiful sentences and uses language in ways that move and resonate with readers and listeners. A wordsmith excels in the art of playing with language to create beautifully written pieces. This term describes someone who can weave words into compelling stories, persuasive arguments, or powerful poetry, showcasing a deep understanding of how to use the perfect combination of words and phrases. Wordsmiths often have a profound impact on their readers, using their linguistic skills to evoke emotions, provoke thought, or simply entertain.Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

wordsmithwordsmiths

A talented wordsmith who writes his own books, and with a bestselling memoir penned before he considered running for office?

FromSalon● Jul. 29, 2026

Lorenz Hart was a great American wordsmith, and a great American catastrophe.

FromThe Wall Street Journal● Oct. 16, 2025

Until recently considered a sign of carelessness or even stupidity, the error is now seen by some to be the indelible fingerprint of a human wordsmith.

FromSlate● Aug. 20, 2025

One honour the Salford-born wordsmith has agreed to accept is the 2025 Northern Music Award, which he will receive at a ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday.

FromBBC● Mar. 23, 2025

“Uh,” Bobby Gene said, ever the master wordsmith.

From”The Season of Styx Malone” by Kekla Magoon

Related Words

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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[wurd-smith]/ ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  • wordsmiths
  1. an expert in the use of words.
  2. a person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

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wordsmithBritish  

/ ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person skilled in using words

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Explanation

Vocabulary.com

A wordsmith is someone who expertly crafts beautiful sentences and uses language in ways that move and resonate with readers and listeners. A wordsmith excels in the art of playing with language to create beautifully written pieces. This term describes someone who can weave words into compelling stories, persuasive arguments, or powerful poetry, showcasing a deep understanding of how to use the perfect combination of words and phrases. Wordsmiths often have a profound impact on their readers, using their linguistic skills to evoke emotions, provoke thought, or simply entertain.Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

wordsmithwordsmiths

A talented wordsmith who writes his own books, and with a bestselling memoir penned before he considered running for office?

FromSalon● Jul. 29, 2026

Lorenz Hart was a great American wordsmith, and a great American catastrophe.

FromThe Wall Street Journal● Oct. 16, 2025

Until recently considered a sign of carelessness or even stupidity, the error is now seen by some to be the indelible fingerprint of a human wordsmith.

FromSlate● Aug. 20, 2025

One honour the Salford-born wordsmith has agreed to accept is the 2025 Northern Music Award, which he will receive at a ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday.

FromBBC● Mar. 23, 2025

“Uh,” Bobby Gene said, ever the master wordsmith.

From”The Season of Styx Malone” by Kekla Magoon

Related Words

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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wordsmith

American  

[wurd-smith]/ ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  • wordsmiths
  1. an expert in the use of words.
  2. a person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

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wordsmithBritish  

/ ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person skilled in using words

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Explanation

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A wordsmith is someone who expertly crafts beautiful sentences and uses language in ways that move and resonate with readers and listeners. A wordsmith excels in the art of playing with language to create beautifully written pieces. This term describes someone who can weave words into compelling stories, persuasive arguments, or powerful poetry, showcasing a deep understanding of how to use the perfect combination of words and phrases. Wordsmiths often have a profound impact on their readers, using their linguistic skills to evoke emotions, provoke thought, or simply entertain.Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

wordsmithwordsmiths

A talented wordsmith who writes his own books, and with a bestselling memoir penned before he considered running for office?

FromSalon● Jul. 29, 2026

Lorenz Hart was a great American wordsmith, and a great American catastrophe.

FromThe Wall Street Journal● Oct. 16, 2025

Until recently considered a sign of carelessness or even stupidity, the error is now seen by some to be the indelible fingerprint of a human wordsmith.

FromSlate● Aug. 20, 2025

One honour the Salford-born wordsmith has agreed to accept is the 2025 Northern Music Award, which he will receive at a ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday.

FromBBC● Mar. 23, 2025

“Uh,” Bobby Gene said, ever the master wordsmith.

From”The Season of Styx Malone” by Kekla Magoon

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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[wurd-smith]/ ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ /

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  • wordsmiths
  1. an expert in the use of words.
  2. a person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

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wordsmithBritish  

/ ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a person skilled in using words

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of wordsmith

First recorded in 1895–1900; word + smith

Explanation

Vocabulary.com

A wordsmith is someone who expertly crafts beautiful sentences and uses language in ways that move and resonate with readers and listeners. A wordsmith excels in the art of playing with language to create beautifully written pieces. This term describes someone who can weave words into compelling stories, persuasive arguments, or powerful poetry, showcasing a deep understanding of how to use the perfect combination of words and phrases. Wordsmiths often have a profound impact on their readers, using their linguistic skills to evoke emotions, provoke thought, or simply entertain.Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

wordsmithwordsmiths

A talented wordsmith who writes his own books, and with a bestselling memoir penned before he considered running for office?

FromSalon● Jul. 29, 2026

Lorenz Hart was a great American wordsmith, and a great American catastrophe.

FromThe Wall Street Journal● Oct. 16, 2025

Until recently considered a sign of carelessness or even stupidity, the error is now seen by some to be the indelible fingerprint of a human wordsmith.

FromSlate● Aug. 20, 2025

One honour the Salford-born wordsmith has agreed to accept is the 2025 Northern Music Award, which he will receive at a ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday.

FromBBC● Mar. 23, 2025

“Uh,” Bobby Gene said, ever the master wordsmith.

From”The Season of Styx Malone” by Kekla Magoon

Related Words

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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