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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LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman, echoed that thought in a recent New York Times op-ed. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 June 2025 Love, in a lengthy 2012 L.A. Times op-ed about his brittle relationship with Wilson, told the story far differently, however. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025 In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Kennedy said the group was plagued with conflicts of interest and will be replaced with new members. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Kennedy said the move was necessary to restore faith in vaccines. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 10 June 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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