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

And consider the products on this list, as each has received our editorial seal of approval. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Noun

Like many makeup artists working on an editorial set, French leans toward mixing and cocktailing products to create unique shades. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 June 2026

Europe also needs to tread carefully here, said the Financial Times in an editorial. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for editorial

• arboreal
• armorial
• authorial
• factorial
• manorial
• memorial
• pictorial
• sartorial
• sectorial
• tutorial
• vectorial
• ambassadorial

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