GOP

noun

ˌjē-(ˌ)ō-ˈpē

Phrases

the GOP

: the Republican Party of the U.S.

longtime members of the GOP

—often used before another noun

a GOP governor

attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

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On Saturday, the Tarrant County GOP swore in new precinct chairs. — Rachel Royster july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 His focus on the voting bill, instead of signing one that tackles a top issue for voters, has left some GOP strategists baffled. — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Roy is among the Republicans that frequently withhold their votes to extract demands from GOP leadership. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Hudson, who is running the House GOP campaign committee, acknowledged the communism line might not resonate in the same way with all voters, particularly younger people. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for GOP

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of GOP was in 1882

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