Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The New Jersey governor has said the inflated prices are because Fifa has refused to subsidise transport expenditure.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The lieutenant governor serves on various boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Henry Vane the Younger fled to America from England in 1635 and was elected, at age 23, as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Among those targeted include Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, all of whom had investigations against them stemming from mortgage records.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

His first large order is from a governor who wants a thousand cream puffs for the wedding of his daughter—Tamar.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




Vocabulary lists containing governor


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "governor" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com