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

Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [e-mail]. —Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025

Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors. —Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025

The backbone of a robust SFT structure is a coordinated pipeline of experts, editors and automated checks. —Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

Jennifer Ford is a beauty editor and contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE, who has lent her expertise to publications like Forbes, ESSENCE, BET, and more. —Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 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