First Known Use: 1970
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op–ed
noun, often capitalized O&E often attributive \ˈäp-ˈed\
: an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine
Full Definition of OP-ED
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper; also : a feature on such a page
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Origin of OP-ED
short for opposite editorial
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