Op-Ed

American  

[op-ed] / ˈɒpˌɛd /

Or op-ed

noun

1. Also called Op-Ed page,.  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.

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op-ed British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Op-Ed

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

Example Sentences

"The Sudanese people now look to Washington to take the next step: to build on the US president's honesty and work with us -- and those in the region who genuinely seek peace -- to end this war," Sudan's de facto leader wrote in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal.

From Barron's

“Extensive scientific evidence shows vaccines do not cause autism,” wrote Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry, all former top officials at the CDC, in an op-ed to MS NOW.

From Los Angeles Times

"Given how adamantly Republicans have opposed 'court-packing' at the federal level in recent years, the hypocrisy is more than a little galling," Steve Vladeck, a University of Texas law professor, wrote of the legislative proposals in a recent op-ed.

From Salon

“The bill would allow the state to legally hide runaway children from their parents if the parents don’t consent to their child’s ‘gender transition’ or abortion,” she said in a Tuesday op-ed.

From Washington Times

He penned an op-ed in 2019 calling on the city to treat teachers better, reduce class sizes and add more counselors.

From Seattle Times