GOP

noun

ˌjē-(ˌ)ō-ˈpē 

Phrases

the GOP

: the Republican Party of the U.S.

longtime members of the GOP

—often used before another noun

a GOP governor

attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

Examples of GOP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Continue reading … — GOP powerhouse launches big-money Texas push to boost Ken Paxton in key Senate race. — FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall is the GOP nominee who will square off against Democrat Josh Smead, a licensed architect and general contractor. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

The week ended with the spotlight on the president -- underscoring the party's major bet on his ability to connect with supporters to help the GOP weather historic headwinds in November. — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

The event comes on the heels of the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas this week, which Whatley attended. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above