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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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along and a new Muppet Christmas Carol photo opportunity, among others. —

Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Two of the guests will be allowed to visit both main event fighters in their locker rooms before the fight and have photo opportunities. —

Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Enjoy a day of dancing, karaoke, bracelet making, photo opportunities, small bites and specialty cocktails and mocktails. —

Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024 The museum also includes photo opportunities, a gift shop, and an event terrace. —

Zayda Rivera, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for photo opportunity

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 15 Nov. 2024.

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