center of gravity

noun phrase

1

: center of mass

2

: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position

3

: center sense 2a

Examples of center of gravity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This creates a low center of gravity and an equal balance between all four tires—as opposed to being high and front heavy from an internal combustion engine. —Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Designers opted to mount the 90-kWh lithium-ion battery in the chassis for a low center of gravity and ideal front-rear weight distribution. —Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025

Large TVs are top-heavy and prone to tipping over with the slightest imbalance in their center of gravity. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025

Designers opted to mount the 90-kWh lithium-ion battery in the chassis for a low center of gravity and ideal front-rear weight distribution. —Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for center of gravity

• cavity
• concavity
• depravity
• intracavity
• microgravity
• supergravity

Kids Definition

center of gravity

: the point at which the entire weight of a body can be thought of as concentrated