English Explanatory Dictionary

write-in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A candidate whose name is not listed on the ballot.
  2. A vote made for a candidate of this kind.
  3. A social event for authors, at which they meet up to work on their writing together.
  4. A clue or puzzle that is so easy that the answer is immediately obvious.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪtˌɪn/

Word forms

write-in write-ins

Etymology

Deverbal from write in. So called because anybody wishing to vote for such a candidate must explicitly write the candidate's name on the ballot.

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