Meaning & use

spiel

noun·Everyday

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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