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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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.
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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
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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
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“Conversation piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation%20piece. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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