adj
Uncommon
mayoral
may-AW-ruhl
Mayoral (adj) means relating to a mayor or the office of mayor. Example: “The mayoral election drew record turnout this year.”
adj
1
Relating to a mayor or the office of mayor.
"The mayoral election drew record turnout this year."
"She announced her mayoral campaign at a rally downtown."
"The mayoral seal was applied to all official correspondence of the mayor."
How to use mayoral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with a mayor or their job.
Common pairings
mayoral race
mayoral candidate
mayoral election
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Word forms
- Plural
- mayorals
- Comparative
- more mayoral
- Superlative
- most mayoral
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Etymology
Formed from mayor plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Rhymes for mayoral
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What does “mayoral” mean?
The word “mayoral” means relating to a mayor or the office of mayor. In plain terms, describes anything to do with a mayor or their job.
How do you pronounce “mayoral”?
“Mayoral” is pronounced may-AW-ruhl (/meɪˈɔ.ɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mayoral” in a sentence?
Here is “mayoral” used in a sentence: “The mayoral election drew record turnout this year.”
What part of speech is “mayoral”?
“Mayoral” is an adjective.
Is “mayoral” a common word?
“Mayoral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
