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, 15 Apr. 2026

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. —Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Tim Rohan Tim Rohan is a sports editor and writer for NBC News. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 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