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

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Ambassador To Un: Elise Stefanik Trump nominated GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the United Nations ambassador role. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Trump's doubled down on support for Hegseth, and pressure from his MAGA allies on potential GOP skeptics has shown early signs of paying off. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024 But after a vote by the 88-member GOP caucus Saturday, Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield emerged with the backing of at least 56 lawmakers. John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024 Now, Gonzalez admits, Latino Dems can no longer shun their GOP cousins like the weirdo branch of the family at a carne asada. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 The board’s makeup will tilt in the GOP’s favor next year because one member will come from Trump’s State Department. Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 All three women are seen as potential holdouts on his nomination in a chamber where Republicans will soon hold a 53-47 majority that has little room left to lose anyone else from inside the GOP. Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 Republicans are seeking to exploit a powerful backlash against transgender rights that analysts say helped drive GOP gains in the recent election. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GOP was in 1882

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“GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOP. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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