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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Avoid photo opportunities that place them near the robot's arms or legs. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Notably, the meeting is not currently scheduled to include a public photo opportunity. Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 There will also be a photo opportunity, DJ and a hero training cource. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 For parents, these spaces stretch a single outing into hours of activity, often with snacks and photo opportunities built in. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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