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

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."

How to use mayoral

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with a mayor or their job.

Common pairings

mayoral race mayoral candidate mayoral election

more mayoral comparative, mayorals plural, Mayorals plural, most mayoral superlative

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The _____ election drew record turnout this year.

Formed from mayor plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.

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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.