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

There are also two restaurants, a bar, and a continental breakfast room at the lodge, which is the social centerpiece of Kukui’ula – complemented by pickleball, bocce, pools, water slide, game room, fitness center and a spa. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Dybantsa has to take his turn alongside Young and Davis, while the Grizzlies’ rebuild has Boozer firmly established as the centerpiece. — The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026

High-end residential developers increasingly are making marinas a centerpiece of new projects rather than treating them as an amenity. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

New shades—butter, burgundy, caramel, green, red, and even pastel tones—are making an appearance, transforming one of the wardrobe’s most classic styles into the centerpiece of the entire look. — Lucrezia Malavolta, Glamour, 25 July 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