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 allows the engine to sit comfortably much further forward and improves the center of gravity without adding extra weight in the frontal region. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

For more than three decades, international acknowledgment has been Somaliland’s diplomatic center of gravity. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

One man is the center of gravity for the biggest market-moving stories of the day - Elon Musk. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Hollywood’s center of gravity is increasingly tilting to the East Coast. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 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