centerpiece

noun

cen·​ter·​piece ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 

ˈse-nər-

1

: an object occupying a central position

especially : an adornment in the center of a table

2

: one that is of central importance or interest in a larger whole

the centerpiece of a political agenda

Synonyms of centerpiece

• core
• essence
• heart
• root
• kernel
• point

Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

Recent Examples on the Web

The enormous casino is the centerpiece, with table games, slots, baccarat rooms, high-limit areas, and a Sportsbook. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026

The average song length is around four minutes, and each one covers so much ground, changes direction so suddenly, and welcomes so many lyrical interpretations, that each of them can feel like the centerpiece, the moment where the central action takes place. —Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 24 May 2026

And the ancient olive tree around which the original hotel was built is currently the centerpiece of Byzantino Grande Brasserie. —Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026

Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for centerpiece

• altarpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• specialise
• stabilise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice

Kids Definition

centerpiece

noun

cen·​ter·​piece ˈsent-ər-ˌpēs 

: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for the center of a table