editor

noun

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

Examples of editor in a Sentence

the editor of the city paper

working as a film editor

Recent Examples on the Web

All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Donna Vickroy is an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist who worked for the Daily Southtown for 38 years. —Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

Every investing article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of investment products. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026

For Gentle Monster, Kreutzer re-teamed with cinematographer Judith Kaufmann (Yellow Letters, Late Shift), editor Ulrike Kofler (Gina) and producers Alexander Glehr and Johanna Scherz of Film AG, with Komplizen Film and Kazak Productions also backing the film. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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