photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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