often capitalized O&E, often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

Examples of op-ed in a Sentence

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The Aspen Professional Ski Patrol Association wrote an op-ed in The Aspen Times noting their standing with the Park City union. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 President Joe Biden in an op-ed published Sunday said Americans should not forget the attack on their democracy or allow the history of that day to be rewritten. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 In advance of being awarded the medal, Bono wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic on the relationship between humanitarianism, music, fame, and the pursuit of freedom. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 Jan. 2025 The paper’s commentary editor resigned in protest of the op-ed, and the German government on Monday accused Musk of trying to influence its February election. Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for op-ed 

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1970

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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