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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Naledi Campers Naledi doesn't merely lean on its striking windows as its teardrop's only selling point, adding in an impressive amenity list that starts with a high-end electrical system with 100-Ah lithium battery, 120-W rooftop solar panel, Victron hardware and shore power hookup. New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025 That's because PhysX, once a dedicated physics simulation tool and card that became a selling point for Nvidia's gear, has been largely deprecated on Nvidia 50-series cards. Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025 Driver-assist features have increasingly become a selling point for automakers in China’s competitive electric car market. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025 This version has all the makings of a traditional trench (a notched lapel, buckle sleeves, and double-breasted design), but its cropped fit is the true selling point. Emily Weaver, People.com, 6 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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