mayor
Americannoun
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the chief executive official, usually elected, of a city, village, or town.
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the chief magistrate of a city or borough.
noun
Other Word Forms
- mayoral adjective
- mayorship noun
Etymology
Origin of mayor
First recorded in 1250–1300; from Medieval Latin major major; replacing Middle English mer, mair, from Old French maire
Example Sentences
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She praises the Fidesz mayor for rebuilding the roads, the kindergarten, and the sports centre.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
In the Emerson poll, more than 50% of voters were undecided on who to support for mayor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Lurie campaigned as a City Hall outsider, and much of the establishment contributed to his opponent, incumbent mayor London Breed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Claire Ward, mayor of the East Midlands, has called for local communities and local agencies to do "all we can" to support people affected, adding that two people have now been released from hospital.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Pa was in the middle of a long conversation with Marvin Peevey, the mayor of Sassafras Springs.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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