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Definition of ghostwriting

ghostwriting

/ˈɡoʊstˌraɪ.tɪŋ/
ghost · writ · ing
Past Simple:ghostwrote
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Past Participle:ghostwritten
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Present Participle:ghostwriting
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ghostwriting Lexical Profile

ghostwriting Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice or occupation of writing books, articles, speeches, or other material that are officially credited to another person as the author.

Example

"She made a lucrative living in ghostwriting by penning memoirs for prominent politicians and celebrities."

• verb

1

To write a book, article, speech, or other work for someone else who is officially credited as the author (present participle of ghostwrite).

Example

"He spent the summer ghostwriting an autobiography for a retired professional athlete."

• Nearby Words

ghostly
ghostwrite
ghostwriter
ghostwriting
ghoul
ghoulish
ghoulishness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ghostwriting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ghostwriting
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