photo op

noun

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The resulting photo op may go down in history with Michael Dukakis riding around in a tank in an ill-fitting helmet, or Calvin Coolidge uncomfortably sporting a Native American headdress. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024 This strategy led Trump to that fry-cook photo op at a closed McDonald's, and to have a rally with Elon Musk. Sophia Cai, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, a meet & greet and photo op with Shakira, an autographed item, access to the pre-show VIP lounge, an exclusive VIP merch item & more. Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 Or channel the final scene with the jaw-dropping tennis racket moment for the ultimate photo op. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for photo op 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Nov. 2024.

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