president-elect
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of president-elect
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The president-elect will enter public office for the first time in August, marking the end of Colombia's first-ever leftist government.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
In 2016, he spoke to then leader Tsai Ing-wen, when he was president-elect.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Plus, Wintour brought her back to Vogue ahead of the Biden administration to style her first-ever cover of the mother ship magazine, which featured Kamala Harris, then vice president-elect, and brought things full circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
Teachers, however, are able to monitor their children and adapt activities to encourage development in appropriate ways, said Gennie Gorback, president-elect of the California Kindergarten Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
The president-elect, I learned, is given access to $100,000 in federal funds to help with moving and redecorating, but Barack insisted that we pay for everything ourselves, using what we’d saved from his book royalties.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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