editorial

1 of 2

adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

1

: of or relating to an editor or editing

an editorial office

2

: being or resembling an editorial

an editorial statement

editorially

ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

adverb

editorial

2 of 2

noun

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers

also : an expression of opinion that resembles such an article

a television editorial

Examples of editorial in a Sentence

Adjective

He got an editorial job at the newspaper.

Noun

The paper published an editorial strongly criticizing the mayor's actions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy. —Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025

The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. —Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

Noun

Soon, the crew was able to quit their full-time jobs and grow the team, bringing on Cal Hickox to run editorial and artist outreach. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025

As part of the deal, reported to be worth $150 million, Weiss has oversight of CBS News editorial operations. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for editorial

• categorial
• curatorial
• dictatorial
• directorial
• equatorial
• immemorial
• infusorial
• janitorial
• professorial
• reportorial
• senatorial
• territorial

Kids Definition

editorial

1 of 2 adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

-ˈtȯr-

1

: of or relating to an editor or editing

an editorial office

2

: being or resembling an editorial

an editorial statement

editorially

-ē-ə-lē 

adverb

editorial

2 of 2 noun

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers