variants often Op-Ed
often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

Examples of op-ed in a Sentence

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The judges association came to Dixson’s aid with endorsements, campaign cash and the op-ed — actions Bass views as heavy-handed and political, but Dixson’s supporters said were necessary to protect a judge from unwarranted attacks. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 The same teenager who drafts op-eds to send to places like the Times plots his next battle attack. Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 In a New York Times op-ed published in early March, Daryl Hannah slammed the show. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026 In a series of op-eds, university leaders lay out their efforts to keep college affordable. Washington Post, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for op-ed

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1931

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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