photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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It is scaled to make guests feel hobbit-sized as a photo opportunity. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 The event includes photo opportunities with props from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and prizes from Lego and The Noble Collection. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025 Attendees can also expect a live Jedi experience, displays of themed show cars and various photo opportunities throughout the venue. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025 The two had a chance to catch up for a brief moment prior to Tuesday's game and had a chance for a photo opportunity four years after being traded for one another. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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