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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Morey specifically referenced Edgecombe's fit with All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey as a big selling point in his favor. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The renovations became a key selling point as the city worked with the CIAA to host its postseason basketball tournament. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025 Color is a key selling point for Eclipse Blue, one of Prosperity Textile’s bestselling fabrics. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025 When cost is the major selling point for big CPGs, this data indicates that consumers are prioritizing incumbent products that can deliver functionality and flavor. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for selling point

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2025.

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