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

However, the center of gravity has moved toward regime change rather than social reform, creating a hybrid movement that is both reactive and ideological. —Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026

Atlanta has been called hip-hop's center of gravity, and Hero the Band is pushing that narrative forward by adding that Atlanta is also the home of music. —Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026

The best solution for this work, Hurst and others argue, is a bipedal, bimanual robot that can turn on the spot and adjust its center of gravity while carrying heavy items. —James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

Where does the center of gravity go for me? —David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 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