photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

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The Williamsburg Bridge Big Bump repaving was more than a photo op — the city is set to begin a full $70 million redesign of Delancey Street. Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2026 Guests will also be able to explore recreated set pieces, including a Tribal Council fire pit, a voting confessional booth and a Winner's Wall designed for photo ops. Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 This Spring Stroll through gardens, marvel at flower shop displays, stop for a photo op, and bask in the romance of springtime on this walking tour itinerary. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026 One member of Maryland’s delegation even traveled to El Salvador for a photo op on the taxpayers’ dime. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo op was in 1981

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“Photo op.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20op. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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