mayor

noun

may·​or ˈmā-ər How to pronounce mayor (audio) ˈmer How to pronounce mayor (audio)
 especially before names  (ˌ)mer
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
mayoral adjective

Examples of mayor in a Sentence

the mayor of New York
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Despite the April ethics reprimand, the City Council required the mayor to request permission from the council for certain ceremonial duties. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 The mayor acknowledged the country’s challenge with immigration policy, suggesting Trump pass laws instead of making threats. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., expressed her support of the committee vote. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Nov. 2024 So, the honor and duties of mayor went to Therese Longe, who served as mayor before McLain, with Commissioner Clinton Baller elected mayor pro tem. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mayor 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English maire, from Anglo-French, from Latin major greater — more at major

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mayor was in the 14th century

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“Mayor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayor. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

mayor

noun
: an official elected to act as head of a city or borough
mayoral adjective

Legal Definition

mayor

noun
may·​or ˈmā-ər, ˈmer How to pronounce mayor (audio)
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough

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