Wright

/raɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who makes or repairs something specified, typically used in combination.

He is a playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

A maker or builder, especially of ships or planes.

The skilled wright worked tirelessly to finish the wooden boat before the race.

A craftsman or artisan.

The wright skillfully crafted furniture that was both functional and beautiful.

From Old English 'wyrhta', meaning 'worker' or 'maker'.

playwright

A person who writes plays.

cartwright

A person who makes carts.

shipwright

A person who builds and repairs ships.

craftsman

A skilled person who makes items by hand.

builder

A person who constructs buildings.