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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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Made with water-repellent and wind-resistant materials and equipped with a full hood, this jacket is a classic option that will keep you warm—but its biggest selling point is its packable design. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025 That difference is, today, a selling point, Oganesian said. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025 But, the main selling point is its ability to emphasize your silhouette, thanks to a narrow elastic waistline. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Rōki Sasaki all play in Los Angeles now, and the allure of playing alongside fellow Japanese players is definitely a selling point in free agency. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.

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