editor

noun

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

Examples of editor in a Sentence

the editor of the city paper

working as a film editor

Recent Examples on the Web

All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor. —Chris Sims, IndyStar, 4 Mar. 2026

Hosts and senior Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk make the case for why biscuits are a must-have for any occasion. —Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026

To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail. —Sean Camacho, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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