: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business

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Neeley is also the CEO of Babymama, a nutrition gummy company. David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 Right outside of the building there was a special announcement from Paul Zlottof, the CEO of the M1 Concourse about the launching of the M1 Radical Academy. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025 The store’s design is the result of a collaboration between Kith founder and CEO Ronnie Fieg and architect Ben Porto. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain, for example, recently listed his 10,840-square-foot Coral Gables mansion for $42 million and signed a long-term lease at Regency Parc. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of CEO was in 1914

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“CEO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CEO. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

: the executive with the chief decision-making power in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

Legal Definition

CEO

noun
: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

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