# editorial

Pronunciation: US say "ed-i-TOR-ee-uhl" /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/; say "ed-i-TAW-ree-uhl" UK /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/, AUS /ˌed.ɪˈtoː.ɹɪ.əl/

## Noun

1. A piece in a newspaper or other publication that sets out its editors' view on a particular subject or current event.
   - Simple: A newspaper or magazine article that shares what the editors think about a topic or recent event.
   - _The board's latest editorial called on the mayor to resign._
   - _Several editorials criticized the proposed tax increase that week._
3. A spoken commentary broadcast on radio or television that gives a station's opinion, much like a printed opinion article.
   - Simple: A short opinion talk broadcast on radio or television, like a newspaper opinion piece.
   - _The evening editorial urged viewers to support local farmers._
   - _The network's editorials often spark heated phone-ins from listeners._

## Adjective

2. Relating to an editor, to the work of editing, or to an opinion article.
   - Simple: Having to do with an editor, the job of editing, or an opinion article.
   - _The newspaper's editorial standards require two sources for every claim._
   - _He joined the editorial team straight out of college._
4. Striking and dramatic in style, suited to the kind of imagery published in high fashion magazines.
   - Simple: Striking and dramatic in style, suited to a high fashion magazine.
   - _The shoot called for an editorial look rather than everyday wear._
   - _Her portfolio is full of editorial spreads from major magazines._

## Origin

Formed from "editor" combined with the suffix "-ial".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/editorial (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).