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 an approach could help preserve the Miata's near-perfect balance and low center of gravity while minimizing the handling compromises typically associated with battery-electric vehicles. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Alice is the show’s emotional center of gravity, and her relationships with the rest of the ensemble are suitably nuanced. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

And the Sky have never truly existed without a center of gravity around which to revolve. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The Oscar race for 2027 seems to have found its center of gravity, and its front-runner that will be shepherded under the Universal banner. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 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