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

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. —Sid Evans, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Hybrids, and especially plug-in hybrids, have emerged as a handy middle ground. EREVs have some manufacturing advantages, too, says Steven Ewing, who directs editorial content at Edmunds. —Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024

Noun

The Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board listed a number of reasons why voters should not want Trump to return to the White House. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Those striking workers help power editorial products critical for election coverage, including mobile push alerts, app and website maintenance, and The Times' real-time election result infographics. —Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

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