Meaning & use
spiel
A long, rehearsed speech, often used to persuade someone to buy or agree to something.
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The salesman launched into his usual spiel about the car's unbeatable mileage.
I've heard that recruiter's spiel about company culture a dozen times before.
A note on using this word
Spiel carries a mildly negative, informal connotation, suggesting the speech is overused, rehearsed, or insincere.
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