essayist

noun

es·​say·​ist ˈe-ˌsā-ist How to pronounce essayist (audio)
: a writer of essays

Examples of essayist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our essayist found that joining hands with neighbors restored his sense of community. Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024 Olivia Campbell is a journalist, essayist, and author with over fifteen years of experience writing about women’s health issues. Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for essayist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of essayist was in 1601

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“Essayist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essayist. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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essayist

noun
es·​say·​ist ˈes-ˌā-əst How to pronounce essayist (audio)
: a writer of essays
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