editorial

1 of 2

adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

1

: of or relating to an editor or editing

an editorial office

2

: being or resembling an editorial

an editorial statement

editorially

ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

adverb

editorial

2 of 2

noun

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers

also : an expression of opinion that resembles such an article

a television editorial

Examples of editorial in a Sentence

Adjective

He got an editorial job at the newspaper.

Noun

The paper published an editorial strongly criticizing the mayor's actions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. —Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025

Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025

Noun

Stay tuned for more exclusive editorial and social content from the night, including video interviews, outtakes, and more. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025

In October, Condé Nast, publisher of magazines that include Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ, announced that real fur no longer would be featured in any of the company’s editorials. —Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for editorial

• categorial
• curatorial
• dictatorial
• directorial
• equatorial
• immemorial
• infusorial
• janitorial
• professorial
• reportorial
• senatorial
• territorial

Kids Definition

editorial

1 of 2 adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

-ˈtȯr-

1

: of or relating to an editor or editing

an editorial office

2

: being or resembling an editorial

an editorial statement

editorially

-ē-ə-lē 

adverb

editorial

2 of 2 noun

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers