point of contention

noun phrase

: the thing that people are arguing over

The main point of contention is who owns the timber rights to the land.

Examples of point of contention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Another point of contention is the deluge system, which creates thousands of gallons of toxic wastewater to cool launch pads and rocket engines after testing. —

Robert A. Kopack, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025 Another point of contention will be Hegseth's managerial experience. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Another point of contention for critics of the fire response has been reports that Bass cut the L.A. Fire Department’s budget. —

Adam Carlson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 This distinction was a key point of contention for Silicon Valley investors who vehemently opposed California's unsuccessful SB 1047 bill, which sought to regulate AI model development. —

Reuters, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for point of contention

Cite this Entry

Style

“Point of contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20contention. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Copy Citation