often capitalized O&E, often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

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Warsh, who was a member of the central bank’s governing board until 2011, made a case for lowering interest rates in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published this week. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025 Torres this month also penned a scathing op-ed in the New York Post demanding Hochul do more to protect residents. Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025 In this op-ed, the CEO of Black Girls Code explains why equitable tech innovation depends on who’s in the room. Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 Keir Starmer, whose new government is under pressure on the economic front (bond markets are rebelling and Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under more criticism) has broken cover on the UK’s AI strategy with an op-ed in the FT, and public commentary. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for op-ed 

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1970

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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