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

The choice between El-Sayed and Stevens has become a focal point for Democrats this year, and the race has become bitter. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The kitchen island is central for both utility and as a focal point. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

He was assigned to Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon, a focal point for the military’s buildup in South Vietnam. — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 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