editor

noun

ed·​i·​tor ˈe-də-tər 

1

: someone who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a device used in editing motion-picture film or magnetic tape

3

: a computer program that permits the user to create or modify data (such as text or graphics) especially on a display screen

editorship

ˈe-də-tər-ˌship 

noun

Examples of editor in a Sentence

the editor of the city paper

working as a film editor

Recent Examples on the Web

To support families in having that, author, editor, journalist, and TV personality Elaine Welteroth founded an organization that would financially back them. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024

Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Los Angeles is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing editor

• city editor
• co-editor
• copy editor
• editor in chief
• managing editor

Kids Definition

editor

noun

ed·​i·​tor ˈed-ət-ər 

1

: a person who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a computer program that permits the user to create or change data (as text or graphics) in a computer system

editorship

-ˌship 

noun