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

Hu starred in the Netflix feature Finding ‘Ohana, directed by Jude Weng; Lifetime’s centerpiece movie during their annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Initiative, List of a Lifetime; and Fallen Angels Book Club opposite Toni Braxton and Eddie Cibrian. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026

But the centerpiece was the pink casita that anchored Bad Bunny’s residency. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026

The massive lobby is bustling at any time of day, but take a moment to pause and admire the common space's Dale Chihuly centerpiece that's comprised of more than 600 pieces of blown glass. —Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

But with Strong shouldering more responsibility this season as the Huskies’ centerpiece at both ends of the floor, Auriemma knows there are matchups ahead where the team will need a bigger presence in the post. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for centerpiece

• altarpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• summarise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise

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