selling point

noun

: an aspect or detail of something that is emphasized (as in selling or promoting)

Examples of selling point in a Sentence

The car's new sound system is a selling point. The house's big selling point is its location.
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The last big selling point for me was its durability. Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025 However, the biggest selling point for me is their versatility. Emily Weaver, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 Rolling out the tools is crucial as iPhone sales dipped in the holiday quarter - usually Apple's biggest period of sales - due to a lack of AI features that were meant to be the chief selling point of its latest devices. Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 The apartment includes a greenhouse, a central selling point for Corcoran, a curved staircase, and a terrace with gorgeous views of the city. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for selling point

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of selling point was in 1923

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“Selling point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selling%20point. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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