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.
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Adjective
To curtail radiation exposure, authors of the study and the editorial urge changes to current practices. Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025 Newsweek's New & Noteworthy, in partnership with the Best New Product Awards, is a weekly editorial feature that helps consumers discover the latest and greatest products! Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Michael Bennet should resign his U.S. Senate seat to run for governor (Denver Post editorial) Sports Rockies Mailbag: As losses mount, will Bud Black or Bill Schmidt be fired? Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025 The Guardian: In an open letter, hundreds of former Mossad operatives criticized Israel’s return to war in Gaza. OPINION ■ Return Abrego García to Maryland, by The Washington Post editorial board. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for editorial

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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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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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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