Synonyms for

Wright

Noun / raɪt / Another word for wright — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who makes or builds something.

Synonyms & similar words

craftsman artisan builder maker fabricator creator producer manufacturer constructor engineer technician workman journeyman smith carpenter mason bricklayer plumber electrician painter

Common collocations

  • shipwright
  • playwright
  • wheelwright
  • cartwright
  • architect
  • builder
  • craftsman
  • maker

Word family

noun wright

Usage note

Wright is an archaic term for a maker or builder, most commonly found in compound words like playwright or shipwright. It is rarely used as a standalone word in modern English.

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Example sentences

  1. The wright built a new table for the classroom.
  2. The wright created a beautiful painting.
  3. My grandpa was a wright and built many houses.
  4. The wright fixed the broken chair.
  5. My mom is a wright and she makes jewelry.

Quotes

  • The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web. - Pablo Picasso
  • The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. - Jimmy Johnson
  • You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou

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