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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In The Fever, Shawn’s undimmable riz is certainly a selling point. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 That sense of individuality still seems to be the brand’s main selling point. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Fiber is the other big selling point. Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Which is either a selling point or a cry for help. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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