focal point

noun

1

: focus sense 4a

2

: focus sense 1a

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.

Recent Examples on the Web

Using them as an accent on a shower wall or bathroom floor creates a striking focal point, while mixing and matching tiles or using smaller stone pieces can add a sense of luxury and craftsmanship. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026

The downtown area has also become a focal point for growth, reflecting changing buyer preferences toward walkability, mixed-use neighborhoods, and proximity to offices and cultural offerings. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026

Those churches serve as the focal points of the resilience corridor. —Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026

Arguably the most beloved star in all of WWE, Ripley is almost always one of the main focal points of Raw and figures to be so once again come WrestleMania 42. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for focal point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

Kids Definition

focal point

noun

: focus entry 1 sense 1

Medical Definition

focal point

noun

: focus sense 1a