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

The vice president tried to cast the GOP as representing common sense in the face of a Democratic push to the left. — Michelle L. Price, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

The lemmings Trump has placed in positions of power would join in the ridicule, dooming such a candidate’s chances at the GOP nomination. — Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

That’s what the GOP does by deregulating and lowering environmental standards so energy companies can pollute our air and water with no regard for the citizens. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

And in Alaska, the pipeline project – estimated to cost between $45 and $55 billion – has entered the close Senate race between GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above