photo op

noun

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Outside of the signings and photo ops, trading cards and collectibles vendors will cover more than 140,000 square feet of the show floor. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 The walk-through tunnels and illuminated pathways offer unique photo ops designed for families and people wanting to share holiday memories on their social media. Drink Eat Relax Events, Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025 Best Things to Do Stop for a photo op at the Selena Bridge. Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025 The photo op brought the head of the sport’s international governing body together with the leaders of the three host countries for next year’s World Cup. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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