wright

noun

: a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden objects
usually used in combination
shipwright
wheelwright

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English wyrhta, wryhta worker, maker; akin to Old English weorc work — more at work

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wright was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near wright

Cite this Entry

“Wright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wright. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

wright

noun
: a worker especially in wood
usually used in combination

Biographical Definition

Wright 1 of 4

biographical name (1)

Frank Lloyd 1867–1959 American architect

Wright

2 of 4

biographical name (2)

Joseph 1734–1797 Wright of Derby English painter

Wright

3 of 4

biographical name (3)

Or*ville ˈȯr-vəl How to pronounce Wright (audio) 1871–1948 and his brother Wilbur 1867–1912 American pioneers in aviation

Wright

4 of 4

biographical name (4)

Richard 1908–1960 American author
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