: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business

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The airspace closure is expected to be extremely disruptive for El Paso, a major industrial hub, Robert Moore, the founder and CEO of news site El Paso Matters, told CNN. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 In the recent release of the Epstein files, several more high-profile names were mentioned, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026 Love Island producer Lifted Entertainment has restructured and hired an entertainment commissioning editor from the BBC, along with making Richard Cowles CEO. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 The increase in applications isn't surprising news to David Taylor, CEO of Stock & Barrel Gun Club, located in both Eagan and Chanhassen. Jason Rantala, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of CEO was in 1914

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“CEO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CEO. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the executive with the chief decision-making power in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

Legal Definition

CEO

noun
: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

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