noun
spiel
shpeel
noun
1
A long, often rehearsed talk meant to persuade someone, especially in sales.
"The salesman launched into his usual spiel about extended warranties."
"I've heard that recruitment spiel a dozen times before."
verb
1
To talk at length, often to persuade or promote something.
"He spieled on for ten minutes about the benefits of the new juicer."
How to Use Spiel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rehearsed, persuasive speech, especially a sales pitch.
Common mistake
Usually used with a slightly negative or skeptical tone — calling something a "spiel" suggests you're not fully buying it.
Common pairings
sales spiel
give someone the spiel
the same old spiel
Word Forms
spieled past tense, spiels plural, spiels plural, spiels singular
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Spiel, meaning "game" or "performance."