photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon cluster together in the same region of the pre-dawn sky, making for a spectacular cosmic photo opportunity. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025 There were also different activities, such as flower bouquet building, egg and cookie decorating, kicking soccer balls, running through tunnels, and various patriotic and festive photo opportunities. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Meet and greets, mini-games and photo opportunities were also promised. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 This event attracts about 1,000 people annually, with food booths, dog treat booths, and photo opportunities. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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