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

Products are independently selected by our editors. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

All products are independently selected by our editors. —Lesley Enston, Bon Appétit, 23 Oct. 2024

All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. —Shelby Deering, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024

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