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

Wintour will stay on as the global editorial director of Vogue. —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 June 2025

But now Anna Wintour, 75, will step down this year and the magazine will seek a new head of editorial content as part of a different organizational structure adopted four years ago. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 June 2025

Noun

One-third of the New York Times’ editorial board is gone – not nearly enough. —Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025

By bringing on a new head of U.S. editorial for Vogue, Wintour will be able to spend more time managing the brand’s global output, as well as the other Condé Nast publications. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 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