conversation piece
noun
1
: a painting of a group of persons in their customary surroundings
2
: something (such as a novel or unusual object) that stimulates conversation
Examples of conversation piece in a Sentence
The exotic plant in our living room is a conversation piece that guests always ask about.
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This tree is truly a unique treat and conversation piece.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This can be a stunning way to add a conversation piece to the backyard that also masks background noise.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
The idea is to let the barrel jeans be the conversation piece, then style around them thoughtfully.
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1 May 2026
It's become a conversation piece at the dinner parties Kung hosts at home.
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Wired News,
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This can be a stunning way to add a conversation piece to the backyard that also masks background noise.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
The idea is to let the barrel jeans be the conversation piece, then style around them thoughtfully.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
It's become a conversation piece at the dinner parties Kung hosts at home.
—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conversation piece
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“Conversation piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation%20piece. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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