noun
Etymology: talking (from gerund of talk ) (I) + point
1. : a point, fact, or development that lends support for an argument or proposal
provided the Revolutionary leaders in Philadelphia with a talking point in urging the establishment of a navy — American Guide Series: Maine
one of the greatest talking points in the argument — Journal of the History of Ideas
2. : a feature or argument of use in selling
yarns … are the talking points of some interesting new fabrics — Women's Wear Daily