sales talk

American  

noun

1. a line of reasoning or argument intended to persuade someone to buy, accept, or do something.

2. any persuasive argument.

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Etymology

Origin of sales talk

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The fast, witty sales talk he mastered there stood him in good stead throughout a motor racing career that had its share of success but was all too often a struggle to survive.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

“David insisted that there could be no sales talk in the gallery, no press release, and no catalogue until a year later.”

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

But even the sophisticated can get trapped by slippery sales talk and ugliness in the fine print.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2018

But with talent on hand, such as Samantha Bee and Anderson Cooper, the sales talk also ventured beyond the usual industry jargon of “unique domestic views” and “fan engagement.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2017

The Chief had smiled wanly as the young salesman shook hands and plunged into his sales talk.

From The Amazing Mrs. Mimms by Knight, David C.

Related Words

• song and dance