dramatist

noun

dra·​ma·​tist ˈdra-mə-tist 

ˈdrä-

: playwright

Examples of dramatist in a Sentence

the American dramatist Arthur Miller

Recent Examples on the Web

The tools of a novelist are totally different than the tools of a dramatist. — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

With this time-shaping device called the Chronovisor, Father Pellegrino Ernetti professed to have seen footage of the crucified Christ and even enjoyed a lost play staged by an ancient Roman dramatist. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Since Don Juan was introduced in 1630 by dramatist Tirso de Molina, the Spanish Lothario has appeared in numerous re-interpretations, but perhaps the most important debuted a century ago. — Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026

One of Gary Graves’ biggest strengths as a dramatist is that nary a word feels wasteful when written by him. — Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dramatist

noun

dram·​a·​tist

ˈdram-ət-əst, 

ˈdräm-

: playwright