editor

noun

ed·​i·​tor ˈe-də-tər 

1

: someone who edits especially as an occupation

2

: a device used in editing motion-picture 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

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. —Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025

Associated Press writer Matthew Perrone and polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report. —Brian Witte, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025

Folks with nut allergies, avert your eyes. February 13, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025

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

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