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

Bijan Robinson was the focal point of the offense and should be again after getting 173 total yards and a touchdown. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The contest has quickly become a focal point in the fight for Senate control, and Rogers is working to appeal to segments of Michigan's Democratic electorate. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

The contest has quickly become a focal point in the fight for control of the Senate, and Rogers is working to appeal to segments of Michigan's Democratic electorate. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

G’yrell Smith was the focal point, tallying 156 yards and 3 TDs in the first two quarters en route to 175 yards on 16 carries in the contest. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 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