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

Kazakhstan is the clear center of gravity; venture investment in the country nearly tripled to $209 million in 2025, with artificial intelligence accounting for roughly half of it. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Improves Balance and Stability A strong core stabilizes your center of gravity, allowing your nervous system to react rapidly to unexpected shifts in your environment. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

Exercises that reduce your base of support and change your center of gravity are effective in balance training, studies show. — Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026

On the surface, the latest album from Texas troubadour Kacey Musgraves muses about rediscovering a center of gravity after the end of a relationship and acclimating to long-term dry spells interspersed with low-stakes hookups. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 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