governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship 

also ˈgə-vər-nər-

1

: the office of governor

2

: the period of incumbency of a governor

Examples of governorship in a Sentence

a candidate for the governorship

The state has done well during her governorship.

Recent Examples on the Web

While national attention has fixated on the fight for control of Congress, governorships will be important heading into a wide open presidential election in 2028. — Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Federal and state legislative seats and state governorships are also up for grabs. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

More than 158 million Brazilians are eligible to participate in the 2026 election, which will determine not only the presidency but also governorships and seats in the National Congress and state legislatures. — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026

Republicans are trying to hold on to a Senate seat and governorships in both states. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for governorship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• championship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• companionship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship