Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for mayor. Search instead for maypol.
Definitions

mayor

[mey-er, mair] / ˈmeɪ ər, mɛər /




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.

Instead, Clement almost certainly meant former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was considered the frontrunner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination at the time.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

She praises the Fidesz mayor for rebuilding the roads, the kindergarten, and the sports centre.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The mayor “is uniquely positioned to deliver one of the most ambitious public-private partnership initiatives in San Francisco history,” said a report from Lurie’s transition committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Raman was labeled a “progressive LA City Councilmember focused on housing affordability, homelessness and systemic reform,” while Bass was “incumbent mayor of Los Angeles, veteran legislator, focused on homelessness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Abby filled me in after Mr. Griggs called this afternoon and told me what you kids were planning, and I think it’s brilliant. I’d like to help. I’m the mayor, after all.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry