talking point

noun

: something that lends support to an argument

also : a subject of discussion

Examples of talking point in a Sentence

We have several talking points we need to cover.

I have a list of talking points here that support my case.

Recent Examples on the Web

The hat, in particular, and its significance, have been a huge talking point, especially as her husband only had room to air kiss her on the cheek. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

The superstar’s three Grammy wins for Cowboy Carter became the night’s biggest talking point, while on the style side, her custom Schiaparelli gown and Lorraine Schwartz pearl and diamond earrings figured prominently in social media and post-coverage. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025

Pace of play has become a major talking point over the last few years across all of professional golf. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

Nonetheless, their unexpectedly long stay in orbit has become a political talking point for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. —Denise Chow, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talking point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint