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 Relevance 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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