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Synonyms

CEO

American  
Or C.E.O.

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer: the head of an organization, company, etc.

CEO British  

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of CEO

First recorded in 1910–15; originally Australian

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s going to pay off in a very big way,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the call.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

CEO Olivier Le Peuch said SLB had “a challenging start to the year” becuase of the Iran war, with a pronounced impact on its well construction and reservoir performance divisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Were Vrabel the CEO of a publicly traded widget factory, he might be in hot water with his board, no matter how many widgets he sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller struck a similar tone on a call with analysts after the $33 billion company reported earnings on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“I’m Claire. Owner, operator, CEO, and head shampooer of the Pet Hut. How can I help you?”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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