governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship 

also ˈgə-vər-nər-

1

: the office of governor

2

: the period of incumbency of a governor

Examples of governorship in a Sentence

a candidate for the governorship

The state has done well during her governorship.

Recent Examples on the Web

That is why, after the governorship, the Secretary of State’s office is the most important in California. —John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026

The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

As a result, Steyer's attorney argues that the uncertainty about Swalwell's residency could give President Trump an opportunity to challenge the legitimacy of a potential Swalwell governorship. —March 9, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for governorship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• championship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• companionship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship