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

Recent Examples on the Web An op-ed in the official newspaper of the Communist Party praised the series shortly after its debut for educating younger generations about agriculture and encouraging rural revitalization. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 In an op-ed published by Rolling Stone in May, rapper Master P also championed the American Music Fairness Act and lobbied Congress to pass the bill. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024 In a New York Times op-ed, the surgeon general this week details the growing body of evidence linking TikTok, Instagram, and other apps to the mental health crisis among young people. Theunis Bates, theweek, 25 June 2024 In an op-ed published in the New York Times on Tuesday, Clinton reflected on her own experience debating Trump and offered some advice to Biden ahead of Thursday's matchup at CNN studios in Atlanta. Emily Chang, ABC News, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for op-ed 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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