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spiel

noun

Definition of spiel

as in presentation

informal a fast utterance that someone has often said before and that is usually intended to persuade people to buy something, agree to something, etc. I listened to the salesman's spiel but still refused to buy anything. He gave me a long spiel about the benefits of joining the club.

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Recent Examples of spiel If the sales spiel has your eyes glazing over, just know that this machine makes great coffee every time. — Simon Hill, Wired News, 13 Mar. 2026 Eric delivered a decent spiel about sperm motility as a proxy for health and how sperm racing drew attention to important issues. — Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Push a nearby button and hear a spiel. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026 And so is my spiel about sports narratives. — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiel

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To date, no landlord who has applied has qualified, according to a city presentation at an August Housing Committee meeting.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
This presentation is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) and the City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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Clippable moments from his campaign speeches have repeatedly taken off on social media platforms and garnered millions of views.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Following his speech, council members struggled to restore order as some of Lang's supporters began shouting, and one was escorted out by police.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of speech

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Asking about being alone with a Haitian, for instance, prompted a quick lecture on resisting the forces of prejudice.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
But Wolff says the food patterns children see at home tend to stick, which is why parents modeling nutritious choices can carry more weight than any lecture.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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