Op-Ed

or op-ed

[ op-ed ]

noun

1. Also called Op-Ed page,. a newspaper page devoted to signed articles by commentators, essayists, humorists, etc., of varying viewpoints:

   the Op-Ed of today's New York Times.

2. an article written for this page:

   The governor was very upset when an Op-Ed criticized the corruption in her circle of advisors and appointees.

op-ed

/ ˈɒpˌɛd /

noun

1. 1. a page of a newspaper where varying opinions are expressed by columnists, commentators, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      an op-ed column in the New York Times

Word History and Origins

Origin of Op-Ed¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1920–25; abbreviation of op(posite) ed(itorial page), from its placement in the print newspaper

Word History and Origins

Origin of Op-Ed¹

C20: from op ( posite ) ed ( itorial page )

Example Sentences

"Her politics, which are otherwise incoherent, tend to be sympathetic to these two strongmen, painting America as the problem and the dictators as misunderstood," wrote anti-Trump conservative and former Naval War College professor Tom Nichols in an op-ed published by The Atlantic.

From Salon

The internal election spilled into public view, with an op-ed appearing in The New York Times, and 13 of the club’s past presidents wrote an open letter decrying the anti-immigrant candidates as bigots.

From Salon

"If we fail to deliver on President Trump’s priorities, we will lose" the support of the coalition that elected him for a second term,Thune wrote in a Fox News op-ed.

From Salon

Two weeks ago, Silver wrote in a New York Times op-ed that the race was just as close, but if he was forced to pick a candidate to win, his "gut" would suggest Trump.

From Salon

Just one day after Chris Pratt penned a rambling op-ed for his mother-in-law's paper about the importance of sportsmanship this election, Donald Trump and JD Vance spent their last night on the campaign trail slinging insults and threats at Kamala Harris while at separate rallies on Monday night.

From Salon