conversation piece

noun

Synonyms of conversation piece next

: a painting of a group of persons in their customary surroundings

: 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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Set it up in a dark den or gaming room for a dual cat toy and conversation piece, or use it in a bedroom as a nightlight. —

Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 The vibrant red plastic flowers will become a conversation piece in your holiday decor display that never loses its bloom. —

Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Adding these creative socks to a friend's wardrobe is sure to give them a conversation piece for the future. —

The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 In the beauty world, there are seldom topics that are as big a conversation piece as Taylor Swift’s favorite lipstick. —

Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conversation piece

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conversation piece was in 1712

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“Conversation piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation%20piece. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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