photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

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SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks characters will make appearances for meet-and-greet photo ops in the Bikini Bottom themed land. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 The showcase ranged from interactive photo ops to gallery walls featuring behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot and Rodrigo’s nurse costume on display. Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Standing beside King Charles for the biggest photo op of the day was his wife, Queen Camilla. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Additional Fan Fest activities include watch parties, photo ops, cooling stations, trophy displays, skills challenges and multi-sport games. Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

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 22 Jun. 2026.

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