editor

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noun (1)

ed·​i·​tor ˈe-də-tər 

1

: someone who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a device used in editing film or magnetic tape

3

: a computer program that permits the user to create or modify data (such as text or graphics) especially on a display screen

editorship

ˈe-də-tər-ˌship 

noun

editorship

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noun (2)

ed·​i·​tor·​ship

1

a

: the position and functions of an editor

he had the editorship of the magazine

b

: the tenure of such a position

the publication thrived during his editorship

2

: editorial revision or alteration

it was hard to tell the extent of the Russian editorship of the reports

Examples of editor in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the editor of the city paper

working as a film editor

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As Bon Appétit editors traveled the country for our Best New Restaurants 2026, many of us had downtime to wander and research meals beyond dinner. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

According to Tina Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, Meghan’s casting was revoked after a wave of public criticism. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026

The film centered on Andie (Hudson), a magazine editor aiming to write an article about ways that women push men away. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Attiah joined the Post in 2014 and served for a period as global opinions editor. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing editor

• city editor
• co-editor
• copy editor
• editor in chief
• managing editor

Rhymes for editor

• creditor
• predator
• coeditor

Kids Definition

editor

noun

ed·​i·​tor ˈed-ət-ər 

1

: a person who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a computer program that permits the user to create or change data (as text or graphics) in a computer system

editorship

-ˌship 

noun