photo op

noun

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That pink fantasy extended into a room overflowing with candy and treats, where guests lingered for photo ops and at beauty stations to test the new fragrances and lip oils, reformulated and coming in 16 shades. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 In return, the school receives good PR, great photo ops for marketing and recruiting; the city may draw fans and attention to increase tourist spending. Mac Engel february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 DJs, bands, stilt walkers, food trucks and displays for photo ops are part of the event. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026 There will be photo ops, specialty cocktails and mocktails, custom cookies, poems, and acoustic music by Mountain Natives on Friday. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Feb. 2026.

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