songwriter
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: songwriters
Meaning · English
A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.
Noun
Examples
We are now collaborating with a famous songwriter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “songwriter” mean?
A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.
Is “songwriter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.