photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

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Trump repeatedly objected to press questions during an Oval Office photo op with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, whose country does not have a free press. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025 At the Manhattan flagship there is a photo op on the lower level kids floor that’s part of a classic Christmas scene with reindeer, Santa’s sleigh and Christmas trees. David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 There will also be VIP packages and experiences, which include access to a backstage tour and a photo op with members of the band. Riley Moser, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 Outside, the Pink Prosecco Playground has bean bags and swings, and photo ops are all around. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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