Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who writes copy, especially for advertising.

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  • noun a person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements)

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  • noun a person employed to write advertising or publicity copy

Etymologies

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copy +‎ writer

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Examples

  • But the punishment for being a good copywriter is to promote you to Creative Director.

    Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Marshall Karp, part one 2009

  • In other words, the key to being a successful copywriter is to write effectively rather than correctly.

    How to Become a Successful Copywriter with Bad Writing | Write to Done 2008

  • Runs the London marathon, raises 2 great boys, wrangles a great husband, works as a great copywriter, is actively and amazingly involved in incredible charity work.

    Errrr .... karenmiller 2006

  • It is hard to believe that Sam Szurek, 63, a copywriter from the Upper West Side who consumes two to three crossword puzzles each weekday and up to five with his wife on Sundays, didn’t know that The Atlantic Monthly was dropping its legendary brain-buster, The Puzzler.

    Sunday Reading 2009

  • Hiring a copywriter is a swell idea, but even if you hire the cream of the talent it's not necessary that they should write good content or write them the way you want the copy to be written.

    BNET Articles 2010

  • The copywriter is the conductor, while you are the musician, playing to his tune.

    Court's Internet Marketing School - How To Make Money Online 2008

  • For example, if you're an advertising copywriter specializing in the automotive industry, you might include terms such as "copywriter," "automotive," and "ad copy" into your profile.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • "His name became synonymous with idiotic behavior, such as 'Don't pull a Cochran,' " says Ms. Mayes, 35, the copywriter who alerted him to his gaffe.

    Reply All: The Button Everyone Loves to Hate Elizabeth Bernstein 2011

  • Armed with a degree in journalism, she worked as a journalist, copywriter, computer instructor, travel agent, waitress and baker before turning to fiction writing.

    Judith Ryan Hendricks biography 2009

  • She has worked extensively as an editor, copywriter, and adjunct professor of creative writing.

    Jan Elizabeth Watson biography 2009

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  • I am one.

    December 18, 2007