Synonyms: literature
Definition: the profession or art of a writer
Usage: her place in literature is secure
Similar words: profession
Definition: an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
Synonyms: lit, literature
Definition: the humanistic study of a body of literature
Usage: he took a course in Russian lit
Similar words: literary study
Definition: the humanistic study of literature
Synonyms: literature
Definition: creative writing of recognized artistic value
Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material
Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing
Synonyms: literature
Definition: published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
Usage: the technical literature; one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature
Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material
Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing