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

All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

The best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself. —Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026

Amanda Marton Ramaciotti is a Brazilian-Chilean journalist, writer, and editor based in Santiago. —Amanda Marton Ramaciotti, The Dial, 19 Mar. 2026

All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors. —Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 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