executive branch

noun

plural executive branches

: the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, overseeing the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto) : executive compare judicial branch, legislative branch

Examples of executive branch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moore will represent the MPA before state legislatures, regulatory agencies and executive branch figures, as the trade association advocates on such issues as production incentives. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 July 2026

The court handed the president wins and losses on issues ranging from birthright citizenship to his ability to fire executive branch officials. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson reflects on the tug-of-war between the legislative and executive branches in an exclusive USA TODAY interview ahead of America's 250th anniversary. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

In doing so, the court struck down a nearly century-old precedent protecting the leaders of independent executive branch agencies from at-will removal by the president. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for executive branch

• avalanche
• blanch
• cranch
• manche
• ranch
• stanch
• tranche