GOP

noun

ˌjē-(ˌ)ō-ˈpē 

Phrases

the GOP

: the Republican Party of the U.S.

longtime members of the GOP

—often used before another noun

a GOP governor

attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

Examples of GOP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zach Lahn, who won the GOP primary bid for Iowa governor, spent about $475,000 on an ad in May that vowed to ban H-1B visa holders from being hired by Iowa government agencies and universities, linking immigration and economic concerns. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026

Shapiro clipped several comments from Vance about the GOP’s duty to counter the rise of socialism among young people in the United States. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026

Prime-time addresses that spew grievances and obvious falsehoods may drive voters even further away from the GOP. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Rowan has primarily donated to Republican candidates and GOP political committees and groups. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above