Op-Ed

American  

[op-ed] / ˈɒpˌɛd /

Or op-ed

noun

plural

Op-Eds

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

“This challenging period is likely to last for one political cycle or less,” Rick Snyder, a former Republican governor of Michigan, told Canadians in an op-ed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olympic medallist runner Allyson Felix also wrote an op-ed for the New York Times about how Nike, as a sponsor, offered to pay her 70 percent less after having a baby.

From Salon

Carmona recently penned an op-ed in the Arizona Daily Star, lamenting “a series of avoidable missteps in messaging, coordination, and tone from senior departmental leadership.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At the turn of the century, he penned an Op-Ed in The Times calling for former President Bill Clinton to put an end to the Cold War politics looming over the two countries’ strain.

From Los Angeles Times

"As far as political analysis goes, it is just wrong," Ley wrote in an op-ed for the Women's Agenda shortly after she took over.

From BBC