elevator pitch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brief and simple sales pitch; a short summary of a business plan, process, or product, and its selling point and value proposition.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see elevator, pitch.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛləveɪtə ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈɛləveɪtɚ ˈpɪtʃ/ /-ɾɚ/ en-au-elevator pitch.ogg

Word forms

elevator pitch elevator pitches

Etymology

From the idea that such a pitch is concise enough to be given during a trip between floors in an elevator.

Synonyms

elevator speech elevator statement

Related words

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