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

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the GOP’s Senate campaign arm, warned in a memo this week that backlash to the centers has left Husted vulnerable. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Griffin has poured tens of millions of dollars into GOP congressional and Senate races over the years. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Some conservatives don’t view Vance’s comments as outside the GOP norm. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But the general election requires Hilton to woo more than just GOP voters to win it all. — Linh Tat, Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above