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."

Examples of GOP in a Sentence

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In a letter to acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons, six GOP members of the House requested data on the criminal characteristics of those detained. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 16 June 2025 By contrast, the same voters say the Republican Party is friendly to the tune of 70% and say the same about GOP voters at the rate of 72%. Philip Elliott, Time, 16 June 2025 That applies to Republicans Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman and anyone else running, at the GOP convention in February or when collecting petition signatures during March. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025 Alongside Trump’s presidential win, the GOP also won Congress, marking its first time in control since 2006. Ally Goelz, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025 While the event remained peaceful throughout the day, organizers feared that the online comments made by Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French on X would incite violence. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2025 But instead of getting fired immediately, as the GOP official wanted, the ICC chairman gave Madigan time to find another job. Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 No prominent Republican ever denounced the Pelosi assault, and GOP leaders including Trump joked about the attack at public events in its aftermath. Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025 When lawmakers convened in January with a vacancy in a Democratic seat in the House giving the GOP a temporary advantage, Hortman led a boycott of daily sessions for more than three weeks to force Republicans into a power-sharing arrangement. Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GOP was in 1882

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“GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOP. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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