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

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

Instagram dumps are a talking point between most of the Liverpool squad off the pitch and Ekitike is already a fan favourite, with the content of his dumps, external the talk of social media.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

This becomes his talking point in selling the article.

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