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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Flock’s big selling point is its nationwide network, Alajaji said. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

The real selling point of this flatware—especially for regular meat eaters—is the knife. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Open or semi-open living areas with kitchens are a big selling point. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Homey, which was founded in 2014, draws comparisons to Home Assistant, with its selling point being a more plug-and-play setup. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for selling point

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