op-ed

noun

ˈäp-ˈed 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The agency responded by sending CNN an op-ed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that mentioned neither the elections nor beef prices. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Trump senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro authored an op-ed in the New York Times speaking to the necessity of the report’s release and attempting to illustrate the scope of the problem. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

At one point, outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson penned a pointed op-ed in the Miami Times explaining the importance of Black representation in the district. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Recently, Marnik published two op-eds that drew some harsh reactions from people who support vaccines. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above