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

Location is a major selling point, with residents a two-minute walk from the South Miami Metrorail station and within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops and The Underline. — Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Jack Moore’s knowledge of the hardware trade was a selling point, but so was his welcoming personality. — Joe Marusak august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Partners began leading with the free tier as a selling point rather than apologizing for a fee. — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Neptune Spa’s hydroplayground is its true selling point, offering experiences such as showers, an aroma steam bath, a Finnish sauna, an expansive jacuzzi, and a relaxation room with heated loungers. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 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