often capitalized O&E, often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

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That op-ed reflects the growing consensus among economists, physicians and patient advocates that the End Kidney Deaths Act is the most effective path forward. Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025 Where is Clooney's passionate op-ed about fascism taking root? Christopher Bouzy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 Two former Hegseth aides said as much in a recent New York Times op-ed. Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Mandel has pushed several overwhelmingly negative op-eds on the 2023 national champions. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for op-ed

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1970

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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