The subject of common talk; the ‘talk’ (of the town, etc.). Obsolete.

Something new, not previously experienced, unusual, or unfamiliar; a novel thing.

a subject of talk.

A subject for table talk; a theme for general conversation.

matter for conversation.

The subject, theme, or occasion of topical conversation, esp. of current gossip or rumour. Also talk of the town = town talk, n.

Subject of conversation, ‘talk’. Obsolete.

The common talk or gossip of the people of a town; a person or matter discussed in this way. Cf. talk of the town at talk, n. 4.

(a) see 10; (b) a subject for conversation; something to talk about; (c) a piece of conversation; a dialogue; (d) (see quot. 1952).

a topic suitable for or inviting discussion or argument.