mayor
noun
may·or ˈmā-ər 
ˈmer
ˈmer especially before names (ˌ)mer
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
mayoral
ˈmā-ə-rəl
adjective ˈmer-əl;
ˌmā-ˈȯr-əl 
Example Sentences
the mayor of New York
Recent Examples on the Web Since the start of the war, Russian forces have attacked around 50 educational institutions in Mykolaiv, according to the mayor’s office. 
Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The changes are immediate, according to the mayor’s office. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 Alex Voigt, deputy chief of staff in the mayor’s office, said City Council members late last year indicated the tattoo regulations might be too restrictive. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The city also pursued criminal charges against Canestri and code compliance action against Eastcoastin’s real property, according to the mayor’s office. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 The mayor’s office said the health department oversees food distribution to 2,000 older adults across the city weekly. Billy Jean Louis, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 Since Friday, 11,270 free passes have been claimed, according to data provided by the mayor’s office. Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 On Friday, August 12, Krywy was delivered the determination of the investigation, requiring him to leave the service, according to the mayor’s office. Justin Gamble, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 According to a release from the Nashville mayor’s office, Brooks is covering the cost of the development of the substation and the control room. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The changes are immediate, according to the mayor’s office. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 Alex Voigt, deputy chief of staff in the mayor’s office, said City Council members late last year indicated the tattoo regulations might be too restrictive. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The city also pursued criminal charges against Canestri and code compliance action against Eastcoastin’s real property, according to the mayor’s office. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 The mayor’s office said the health department oversees food distribution to 2,000 older adults across the city weekly. Billy Jean Louis, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 Since Friday, 11,270 free passes have been claimed, according to data provided by the mayor’s office. Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 On Friday, August 12, Krywy was delivered the determination of the investigation, requiring him to leave the service, according to the mayor’s office. Justin Gamble, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 According to a release from the Nashville mayor’s office, Brooks is covering the cost of the development of the substation and the control room. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English maire, from Anglo-French, from Latin major greater — more at major
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
mayor
noun
may·or ˈmā-ər
: an official elected to serve as head of a city, town, or borough
Legal Definition
mayor
noun
may·or ˈmā-ər, ˈmer
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough