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

Such showmanship is nothing new; the absence of a center of gravity to check Levinson’s instinct for excess, however, is. —Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026

But the center of gravity that is his life has shifted. —Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—the military center of gravity of the regime—has its paws on virtually every element of the Iranian economy. —Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026

The frame, featuring foot rests in lieu of pedals, sits closer to the ground for easier mounting, and the battery has been repositioned to give the glider a lower, more stable center of gravity. —Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026

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