photo op

noun

-ˈäp How to pronounce photo op (audio)
: photo opportunity

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The lounge, which is also hosted at other music festivals such as Stagecoach, included borrowable chargers, a private bar with specialty cocktails, free swag, and photo ops. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026 Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops. — Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 There was a meeting and photo op with Texas congressman Wesley Hunt. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Othership works because the room is designed for lingering, not photo ops. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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