governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship 

 also  ˈgə-vər-nər-

1

: the office of governor

2

: the period of incumbency of a governor

Examples of governorship in a Sentence

a candidate for the governorship

The state has done well during her governorship.

Recent Examples on the Web

If Kamala Harris decides to run, Spillane thinks that would only enhance the GOP’s chances of seizing the governorship. —Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025

Ahead of the 2026 elections, where Democrats will be defending several pivotal offices, including the governorship, the party’s leadership appears to be in turmoil. —Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 20 Apr. 2025

The state has spent about $24 billion on homelessness during Newsom’s governorship, but the number of people without homes has continued to grow. —Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025

Democrats gained 40 seats in the House, flipping control of the chamber, and captured seven governorships. —Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for governorship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• championship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• companionship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship