conversation piece
noun
1
: a painting of a group of persons in their customary surroundings
2
: something (such as a novel or unusual object) that stimulates conversation
Examples of conversation piece in a Sentence
The exotic plant in our living room is a conversation piece that guests always ask about.
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The towering grandfather clock in the foyer of Paul and Susan Monreal’s soon-to-be former home is far more than a conversation piece.
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
These scorpion earrings are a great conversation piece, as well as comfortable and light to wear.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Use vacations and travel as chances to pick up new, unique items that can be conversation pieces.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
In a hot pink colorway, the clutch will become your vanity’s newest conversation piece.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
These scorpion earrings are a great conversation piece, as well as comfortable and light to wear.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Use vacations and travel as chances to pick up new, unique items that can be conversation pieces.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
In a hot pink colorway, the clutch will become your vanity’s newest conversation piece.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conversation piece
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“Conversation piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation%20piece. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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