centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 
ˈse-nər-
Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence
resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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A day at an elephant sanctuary became the emotional centerpiece of the trip.
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Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Use Dinnerware as Displays Looking for a new centerpiece for your dining table?
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
A day at an elephant sanctuary became the emotional centerpiece of the trip.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
One of the centerpiece props is a golden toilet, and that’s not even the wackiest part of the experience.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centerpiece. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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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
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