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

Ellison believes the opposition is politically motivated and centers on his potential oversight of CNN’s editorial content. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

This includes a commitment not to combine linear channels with its streaming services and maintain the editorial independence of its news services and children’s networks. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

The editorial is right that market monitor Joe Bowring told RTO Insider that the state’s 2021 clean energy law played a role in Illinois’ price. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing South Korean names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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