centerpiece

noun

cen·​ter·​piece ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 

ˈse-nər-

1

: an object occupying a central position

especially : an adornment in the center of a table

2

: one that is of central importance or interest in a larger whole

the centerpiece of a political agenda

Synonyms of centerpiece

• core
• essence
• heart
• root
• kernel
• point

Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

Recent Examples on the Web

The piece features diamonds in the jeweler’s proprietary Angel-Cut, including a centerpiece valued at $22 million, as the jeweler Jacob Arabo describe in a video posted to Victoria’s Secret Instagram. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

The centerpiece of the park is Formula Rossa, which Guinness verified this spring as the fastest roller coaster launch ride on planet Earth. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

HomeView is the centerpiece of Apple’s latest smart home push, offering an in-home display for playing music, talking with Siri, controlling other gadgets, and more. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

The Brickell office tower is the centerpiece of Griffin’s larger plans to remake an entire city block. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for centerpiece

• altarpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• specialise
• stabilise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice

Kids Definition

centerpiece

noun

cen·​ter·​piece ˈsent-ər-ˌpēs 

: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for the center of a table