editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

Examples of editor in chief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Moore referenced as evidence for her claims social media posts from Amy Mek, the founder and editor in chief of RAIR Foundation USA. Caroline Love, NPR, 22 May 2025 Rights & Permissions Jeanna Bryner is interim editor in chief of Scientific American. Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour has chaired the gala since the 1990s. Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 5 May 2025 Hosted by the magazine’s editor in chief Sarah Harrelson with help from Valentino, the party was the last stop of the night for those hopping around. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for editor in chief

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of editor in chief was in 1810

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!