lieutenant governor

noun

: a deputy or subordinate governor: such as

a

: an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state

b

: the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed by the federal government as the representative of the crown

lieutenant governorship noun

Examples of lieutenant governor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nathan won a special election in March to a seat held by Republican Jay Collins, now the lieutenant governor and candidate for governor. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered Cinerama Dome, which has become a symbol of Hollywood decline. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Welcome to the 2026 race to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor. —David Wickert, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Minogue’s endorsement came as a record number of delegates gathered at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for the Massachusetts Republican Convention to select the party’s nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and other offices. —Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lieutenant governor

noun

1

: an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state

2

: the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed to represent the crown