photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was a balloon arch and Southwest staffers dressed as the sun and moon for one last photo op on the way out. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024 Admission includes perks like free drinks, including nonalcoholic beers from Best Day Brewing; DIY craft projects to try; stations with photo ops; and a tote bag to carry all your purchases home. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 The ceremonial outing delivered an important couple's photo op for the Trump campaign, whose most notable joint appearance in recent months was at the funeral of Melania's mother, Amalija Knavs. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 In one of the memorable images from his administration, Trump in 2020 held a Bible aloft for a photo op outside St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, where many presidents have attended services. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024 Pair the dresses with a cardigan or denim jacket and strappy sandals, and you two are set for any photo op! Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2024 Enjoy live music with acoustic duo The Next Best Thing, performances by the McGing Irish Dancers, festive swag, photo ops, balloon twisting, face painting, crafts, and food and beverage specials from select Levee restaurants. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 Activities include the Sand Box play area, UNOH tire demonstration, coloring and temporary tattoo station, and new photo ops, including the chance to take a photo with the Series trophy. Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024 Packages vary but include premium tickets, playing table tennis with select band members, a photo op with Incubus, side stage viewing of the Incubus set, exclusive merch and more. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Apr. 2024.

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