editorial

1 of 2

adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorially 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
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024 The seven journalists are all members of the Chicago Tribune Guild, a six-year-old union representing 80 editorial employees at the newspaper. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for editorial 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of editorial was in 1744

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Cite this Entry

“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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editorial

1 of 2 adjective
ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
-ˈtȯr-
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorially adverb

editorial

2 of 2 noun
: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers
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