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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For parents, these spaces stretch a single outing into hours of activity, often with snacks and photo opportunities built in. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The store will also have activities like a photo opportunity inside a LEGO yellow bag installation and an entry to win a $1,000 LEGO gift card. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 As a result, many activations became centered around photo opportunities rather than meaningful experiences. Craig Waldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Sponsorship packages range up to a $25,000 VIP level that includes a private meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with DeSantis and Garrity. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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