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

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026

Becca Stanek has worked as an editor and writer in the personal finance space since 2017. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 13 July 2026

That’s why our team of shopping writers and editors was thrilled to find this slip-on pair from Quince, now available in a new pale pink shade for summer. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

But often—thanks to the patience and skill of an editor who has figured out a chronology—along comes the answer. — Literary Hub, 13 July 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