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Definition of "speechwriter" [speechwriter]

  • One who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "speechwriter" in a sentence
  • "Poor logic [some speechwriter is responsible for torture policy?], historically fallacious, and quite plainly dumb."
  • "I really think this speechwriter is just looking for his 15 minutes."
  • "The former Bush speechwriter is only trying to use his minor relationship with President Bush to get rich quick."
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