humorist
Translation
humorist, comic writer
Examples
Mark Twain was a famous American humorist.
Mark Twain was a famous American humorist.
The humorist wrote a funny column for the newspaper.
The humorist wrote a funny column for the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) humorist writes funny stories She is a well-known humorist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comedian, comic writer, wit
Etymology
From 'humor' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
Think of a humorist as an 'artist' of 'humor'.