talking point

noun

: something that lends support to an argument

also : a subject of discussion

Examples of talking point in a Sentence

We have several talking points we need to cover.

I have a list of talking points here that support my case.

Recent Examples on the Web

Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship. —ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026

From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club. —Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Hadden — will show whether safety is the priority or just the talking point. —Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

No, not yet in the form of a candidate, but rather a resounding issue that has peppered contenders’ talking points and polls of likely voters. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talking point

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