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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Prasad, head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, had faced heavy criticism from the right over his handling of Sarepta, including an op-ed from The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board and derision from pro-Trump influencer Laura Loomer. Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 These communications span op-ed pitches to major publications such as the New York Times and Washington Post, outreach to cable news outlets, including CNN and Fox, and alternative media such as the Daily Wire and Breitbart. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025 Debra Silverstein’s op-ed on antisemitism in Chicago. Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025 In June, Kennedy fired all 17 members of the advisory committee via a Wall Street Journal op-ed, replacing them with eight new members, most of whom lack expertise in immunology and infectious disease. Dr. Robert Edelman, Mercury News, 27 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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