variants often Op-Ed
often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

Examples of op-ed in a Sentence

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There is nothing unusual about senior executives or politicians relying on others to help write speeches, op-eds, or briefing materials. Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 This op-ed was adapted from an article in UnHerd. Tiffany Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026 Also a member of the Rocky Hill DTC, the op-ed is submitted entirely in his personal capacity. Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026 That’s the sentiment that Hepburn could have, and in my opinion, should have addressed in his op-ed. Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for op-ed

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1931

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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