American English

How to pronounce editorial

noun · adjectiveB1Common word
ehduhTAWreel

/ˌɛ.ɾəˈtʰɔ.ɹi.l̩/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives the publication’s opinion about an issue

What to listen for

In editorial, make “tor” the strongest part: /ˌɛ.ɾəˈtʰɔ.ɹi.l̩/. Keep the earlier syllables lighter; the unstressed vowel may be very short.

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Meanings & examples

noun

an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives the publication’s opinion about an issue

The newspaper published an editorial about the election.

I read the editorial this morning.

Good to know

In English, an editorial is usually an opinion article, not a publishing company. For a publishing company, say publisher.

Common phrases & grammar

write an editorial · publish an editorial · newspaper editorial · editorial board

[someone] writes an editorial about [a topic]

the editorial says that + sentence

adjective

connected with preparing, choosing, or checking content for publication

She works on the magazine’s editorial team.

The editor made an important editorial decision.

Common phrases & grammar

editorial staff · editorial decision · editorial policy

editorial + noun

[publication]’s editorial policy

adjective

expressing the official opinion of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

The paper took an editorial position against the plan.

The editorial article criticized the new law.

Common phrases & grammar

editorial page · editorial article · editorial stance

editorial + noun

the editorial page of [a publication]

Useful expressions

editorial board

a group of editors who decide a publication’s opinions and major content

The editorial board supported the proposal.

editorial page

the part of a newspaper or website that contains opinion articles

The editorial page criticized the mayor.

editorial independence

freedom to publish opinions and news without outside control

The paper promised to protect its editorial independence.

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