governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship 

 also  ˈgə-vər-nər-

1

: the office of governor

2

: the period of incumbency of a governor

Examples of governorship in a Sentence

a candidate for the governorship

The state has done well during her governorship.

Recent Examples on the Web

In more recent years, during Gavin Newsom’s governorship, the state’s housing shortage became a frontline political issue. —Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025

Among the small army of prospects who’ve eyed the California governorship, none seemed more qualified than Toni Atkins. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025

The California governorship has a track record of acting as a steppingstone to the White House with two former governors of the state, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, going on to serve as president. —James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

Republicans vying for the governorship in 2026 think differently. —Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for governorship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• championship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• companionship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship