exec

¹

[ ig-zek ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an executive, especially in business.

exec.

²

abbreviation for

1. executive.
2. executor.

exec.

abbreviation for

1. executive
2. executor

Word History and Origins

Origin of exec¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; by final shortening

Example Sentences

With the entire original cast on board — including Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello, the central lovebirds of the 1999 series — this much-anticipated sequel found the once ugly duckling turned high fashion exec separating from the rake of a man she’d once swooned over.

From Los Angeles Times

“Longtime Fox News exec who wrote controversial Olympics column out at network,” CNN, March 1, 2018.

From Slate

Loyd Sigmon was a radio exec and part owner — along with cowboy star-mogul Gene Autry — of radio station KMPC.

From Los Angeles Times

When told no, the exec said, “Well, then why did we hire Demi Moore?”

From Los Angeles Times

Although the charismatic NHL exec died, his optimism remains infectious.

From Los Angeles Times