lieutenant governor

noun

: a deputy or subordinate governor: such as

a

: an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state

b

: the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed by the federal government as the representative of the crown

lieutenant governorship noun

Examples of lieutenant governor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state’s lieutenant governor and former House speaker are also in the race, with Casey DeSantis, Florida’s current First Lady, also reportedly mulling a run. —Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026

Duffy is a former New York lieutenant governor. —Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026

Each party's candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run independently. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026

Familiar faces in statewide races North Texans will see familiar names on the statewide ballot, which includes elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller and commissioners of the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture and Railroad Commission. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lieutenant governor

noun

1

: an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state

2

: the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed to represent the crown