photo op

noun

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Fans were treated to a slew of pre-show activities, including several photo ops, food trucks and performances. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025 The Bus Stop Bar, Grindelwald Come for the photo ops and warm atmosphere, stay for the Gingerwald Mojitos and Hot Negronis at The Bus Stop Bar in Grindelwald. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 Instead of throwing the traditional shovelful of dirt, attendees pried bricks from the ground for a photo op to mark the start of the second phase. Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025 Includes spooky scenes, 10 trick-or-treat stations for ages 2-12, straw creatures, photo ops, the Fall Fun Zone, costumed characters, Carn-Evil carnival games, animal shows, free carousel rides and storytime. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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