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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Complication insurance is marketed as little more than a balm for nervous patients, but a selling point for practices. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 Branding Lesson: Diversity and Craftsmanship as Core Pillars The brand’s commitment to organic materials and artisanal craftsmanship showcases its authenticity, a key selling point in today’s fashion retail market. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Still, Leone’s misunderstood endurance test knows itself well enough to not make extreme carnage its only selling point. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024 The latter is especially disappointing, as a Kindle's major selling point is the capability to read at night without a lamp. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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