plural talents
1
: a special ability that allows someone to do something well
a singer with an enormous amount of talent
I have no musical talent.
Her artistic/creative talent has been obvious ever since she was a child.
athletic talent
a person of talent = a person who has talent
They sang a duet in the talent show/contest.
She has a job that makes the most of her talents.
His experience, skills, and talents make him perfectly suited for the job.
He has many talents. = He's a man of many talents.
He seems to have a talent for getting into trouble. [=he often gets into trouble]
2
: a person or group of people with a special ability to do something well : a talented person or group
There are many good players on the team, but she's a special talent.
The company has hired some expensive legal talent for the trial.
The team has recruited some of the best talent around.
The company is doing a talent search to find the right person for the job.
3
British slang
: people who are sexually attractive
checking out the local talent
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“Talent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/talent. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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