focal point

noun

1

: focus sense 4a

2

: focus sense 1a

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s weight and overall health have been major focal points for the left-wing media throughout his second term. — Emily Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Barrymore’s neutral trousers are easily the focal point of her outfit. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

The most attractive gardens typically have a clear focal point. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Riders on the Jungle Cruise float past a Sausage Tree that serves as a heroic focal point on a peninsula next to Schweitzer Falls. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for focal point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

Kids Definition

focal point

noun

: focus entry 1 sense 1

Medical Definition

focal point

noun

: focus sense 1a