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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The news quickly sparked conversation online — Jiemian published an op-ed on Monday acknowledging the commercial logic behind the brand’s decisions. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies. Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 In a 2019 op-ed in The New York Times, Felix claimed that Nike offered her a 70 percent pay reduction during those negotiations. Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026 In their op-ed piece, the WashU researchers cite the Alfond Grant program in Maine, which offers parents $500 grants for newborn children. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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