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

But the significant number of female directors elsewhere in the lineup raises questions about why so few made the jump into the main competition and reflects a deliberate editorial choice by Barbera. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 July 2026

That's why editorial judgment matters more as AI production rises. — Rena Fallstrom, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Noun

Most of the affected employees were at National Geographic, both at the cable network as well as editorial and operations. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026

An accompanying editorial reported that about 32 percent of adults trying to prevent a first heart attack or stroke had high LDL cholesterol. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 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