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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Campari is an Italian liqueur recognized for its vibrant red color, making this light fixture another clever nod to Italian design as well as a cheeky conversation piece.
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Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The irons have been displayed throughout the business and served as conversation pieces for 50 years.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Crystal decanters often have interesting shapes that can become conversation pieces during a meal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
These trophies were two of my best conversation pieces.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The irons have been displayed throughout the business and served as conversation pieces for 50 years.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Crystal decanters often have interesting shapes that can become conversation pieces during a meal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
These trophies were two of my best conversation pieces.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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