ghostwriter
Translation
ghostwriter
Examples
The celebrity hired a ghostwriter for her autobiography.
The celebrity hired a ghostwriter for her autobiography.
Grammar Patterns
a ghostwriter for ((sb.)) a person who writes for (sb.) else She was a ghostwriter for a famous politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: co-author, anonymous writer
Etymology
A compound of 'ghost' (unseen) and 'writer'. The writer is invisible, like a ghost.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ghost' who 'writes' the book, but their name doesn't appear on the cover.