editorial
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1ed·i·to·ri·al

adjective \ˌe-də-ˈtr-ē-əl\

Definition of EDITORIAL

1
: of or relating to an editor or editing <an editorial office>
2
: being or resembling an editorial <an editorial statement>
ed·i·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of EDITORIAL

  1. He got an editorial job at the newspaper.

First Known Use of EDITORIAL

1744

Other Publishing Terms

annotate, dreadful, emend, expurgate, factoid, jump, lobster shift, redaction, referee

2editorial

noun

Definition of EDITORIAL

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers; also : an expression of opinion that resembles such an article <a television editorial>

Examples of EDITORIAL

  1. The paper published an editorial strongly criticizing the mayor's actions.

First Known Use of EDITORIAL

1830

Other Publishing Terms

annotate, dreadful, emend, expurgate, factoid, jump, lobster shift, redaction, referee

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