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

Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook. —Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025

Yet the center of gravity is shifting. —Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025

The center of gravity in Dearborn shifted on the news, but the move is what many industry observers say Ford needs to do to deliver the best future technology and attract and retain talent. —Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

For all the political complexities, the center of gravity of it all is a Lebanese army that must guarantee stability in a religiously diverse country. —Bilal Y. Saab, Time, 18 Sep. 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