photo op

noun
UK: /ˈfəʊ.təʊ ɒp/
US: /ˈfoʊ.toʊ ɑːp/

  1. An arranged event or situation that provides opportunities for taking photographs, usually of politicians or celebrities.

    1. The politician staged a photo op at the local school.
    2. The visit to the factory was just a photo op to improve his public image; he didn't speak with workers.

  2. An event designed specifically to generate favorable publicity through photographs.

    1. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a pure photo op.
    2. Critics dismissed the meeting with the refugees as a cynical photo op orchestrated by the government.

Synonyms

publicity stunt photo opportunity media event

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "photo op" in English means: An arranged event or situation that provides opportunities for taking photographs, usually of politicians or celebrities., An event designed specifically to generate favorable publicity through photographs..

The phonetic transcription of "photo op" is /ˈfəʊ.təʊ ɒp/ in British English and /ˈfoʊ.toʊ ɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "photo op": publicity stunt, photo opportunity, media event.

Example usage of "photo op": "The politician staged a photo op at the local school.". More examples on the page.