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conversation piece
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conversation piece
(noun)
conversation piece
noun
plural
conversation pieces
conversation piece
noun
plural
conversation pieces
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONVERSATION PIECE
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something new or unusual that gives people a subject to talk about
The exotic plant in our living room is a
conversation piece
that guests always ask about.
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