talking point

American  

noun

1. a fact or feature that aids or supports one side, as in an argument or competition.

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Etymology

Origin of talking point

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

This talking point, which implies that no one needs more than a fifth grade education, fell out of favor as more kids began going to college.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Their other big talking point was gold, arguing the question is not if but when to buy the yellow metal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

One union talking point focuses on the amount of money that the district spends on outside contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"If this war carries on to April, then that will be the main talking point in the Trump-Xi meeting," Benjamin Ho, an assistant professor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

"That doesn't seem to me such a strong talking point in your favor," she said thoughtfully.

From Children of the Whirlwind by Scott, Leroy