editor

noun

ed·​i·​tor ˈe-də-tər 

1

: someone who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a device used in editing 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

Naturally, our editors have hosting opinions (and an arsenal of favorite entertaining essentials to suggest). — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Freelance writer and editor Lucy Schiller bumped up against the issues of aging, eldercare and loneliness through her grandmothers. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

See which books our editors can’t put down with our People Who Read newsletter — plus get PEOPLE News. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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

Rhymes for editor

• creditor
• predator
• coeditor

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