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

Government and politics editor Kaitlin Lange, senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo, Statehouse reporter Kayla Dwyer and breaking political news reporter Marissa Meador will also dive into whether more property tax reform is on its way. —Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025

All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors. —Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025

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