photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Teenagers stop here on their way to prom for photo ops. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2024 From signature cocktails to stunning photo ops, the Grand Encounter was the place to be at this year’s #RootsPicnic. Quincy Green, Billboard, 13 June 2024 While the Virginia Beach oceanfront has plenty to offer — orange crushes at Waterman’s, history and elegance at the Cavalier Hotel, and a photo op with King Neptune — there’s a quieter and more family-friendly resort area beyond the boardwalk. Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 He is also expected to be a spotless example for the town, putting in countless hours of official ceremonies, speeches and photo ops. Yannic Rack, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for photo op 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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