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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Cultural experiences are a big selling point for Anantara, and that was certainly the case in Ubud. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 The chicken drippings lend an extra layer of flavor to the veggies (which later cook in the same pot), and the richness that comes courtesy of the browning on the exterior of the protein is a strong selling point. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 The sweepstakes for Fulhouse's first property is set to close at the end of March, and if the entries reach the selling point, Graf says it will be raffled off. Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025 The support could be a big selling point for the hyperscalers who would be Point2’s customers. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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