photo op

noun

-ˈäp How to pronounce photo op (audio)
: photo opportunity

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Suchet, the English star behind one of television’s most famous detectives in Agatha Christie’s Poirot (1989-2013), joined Mitchell for a festive photo op, released on Wednesday to celebrate the announcement. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Take Tiff Macklem, head of the Bank of Canada, who took part in a photo op with Warsh despite the punishing tariffs their nations are imposing on each other. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Displays/photo ops at the entrance to the park incorporate food and suitcases. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 The event will include giveaways, prizes, barbecue hot dogs, a meet and greet with San Diego Police Department volunteers, photo ops with Skateboard Hall of Famers and officers, patrol cars, a four-person relay race and a fastest lap contest. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photo op was in 1981

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“Photo op.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20op. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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