successor

noun

suc·​ces·​sor sək-ˈse-sər 

: one that follows

especially : one who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office

Examples of successor in a Sentence

The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here.

the successor to the throne

Recent Examples on the Web

Fitted with a modern movement, two bracelet options, and a bulletproof case, this modern successor to the original ref. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025

López Obrador bequeathed a great many vulnerabilities to his successor. —David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025

Sanders and company have their successor at quarterback in place. —The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

His Marlins successor, John Henry, won World Series after upgrading to the Boston Red Sox owner. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English successour, from Anglo-French, from Latin successor, from succedere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for successor

• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• processor
• professor
• repressor

Kids Definition

successor

noun

suc·​ces·​sor sək-ˈses-ər 

: one that follows

especially : a person who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office

Legal Definition

successor

noun

suc·​ces·​sor sək-ˈse-sər 

: one that follows : one that succeeds another (as in a position, title, office, or estate)