Playwright (noun)

1. A person who writes plays, especially for the theater.
2. An author of dramatic works, especially for the stage.
3. A writer of plays, especially one who writes the dialogue and action for the characters.
4. A writer of dramatic works, who is responsible for writing the script and dialogue of a play.
5. A person who writes plays, who is responsible for creating the characters, dialogue, and overall structure of the story.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from play + -wright, on the pattern of wheelwright, etc.

Examples:

1. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language.
2. The playwright's new work explores the themes of love and loss.
3. The young playwright was hailed as a promising new talent in the theater world.
4. The playwright was interviewed about his latest production, which was receiving rave reviews.
5. The playwright's body of work includes many memorable plays that have entertained audiences for generations.