conversation piece

English

Noun

conversation piece (plural conversation pieces)

  1. An unusual item, such as a painting, or a tabletop knick-knack which encourages comment from visitors, and so helps to break the ice.
  2. A painting of a group of people engaged in conversation or some other activity, popular in 18th century.
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