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

Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Virginia GOP for comment. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Quinnipiac’s poll earlier this month comes as Politico reported that the GOP is quietly trying to woo the Pennsylvania Democrat to switch parties. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Trump threatens to pull his AG nomination until two GOP holdouts leave office. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above