photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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Fans can enter the main gate on the corner of Trumbull Street and Main Street for a photo opportunity with the Cup. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Other draws are photo opportunities with Disney characters in Halloween costumes. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 This summer market will bring together more than 130 craft vendors and feature workshops, photo opportunities and workshops. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Avoid photo opportunities that place them near the robot's arms or legs. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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