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单词 conversation pieces
释义

conversation piece

noun

1
: a painting of a group of persons in their customary surroundings
2
: something (such as a novel or unusual object) that stimulates conversation

Example Sentences

The exotic plant in our living room is a conversation piece that guests always ask about.
Recent Examples on the Web This cake pop idea doubles as both a centerpiece and a conversation piece. Su-jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 The hat became a small conversation piece, a wee wearable icebreaker. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 29 June 2022 Featuring the designer brand's iconic logo in a faded wash and detailed stitching, the OFF-WHITE bucket hat is a great conversation piece. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 Also, that bottle doubles as a perfect conversation piece. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 May 2022 The persistent wind, which has been a conversation piece the past week, is slowly beginning to exit the area and this will eventually be followed by much warmer-than-average conditions. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 Hunter is going to be a conversation piece for those of us who like salacious gossip. ABC News, 3 Apr. 2022 The verdant wall, which is expected to live for years, is more than a lush, dramatic conversation piece. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2022 This gift is also eco-friendly and can be refilled or reused to hold makeup brushes on a vanity table, to double as a bookend, or simply as a conversation piece. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

conversation pieces

noun

plural of conversation piece
as in trumperies

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • trumperies
  • novelties
  • kickshaws
  • knickknacks
  • baubles
  • trinkets
  • gauds
  • ornamentals
  • gimcracks
  • nicknacks
  • bibelots
  • gewgaws
  • tchotchkes
  • curios
  • gimcrackeries
  • ornaments
  • bijouteries
  • curiosities
  • trinketries
  • geegaws
  • figurines
  • virtus
  • souvenirs
  • doodads
  • vertus
  • objets d'art
  • collector's items
  • mementos
  • keepsakes
  • objets
  • bric-a-brac
  • collectibles
  • mementoes
  • collectables
  • trifles
  • bagatelles
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