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

Smoke from burning garbage nearby hung in the air at Place de la République as hundreds of high school and university students prepared to march toward Place de la Bastille, the demonstration’s focal point. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The focal point of the look was the gold zipper detail lining the thigh-high slit of the dress, with an oversize pull-tab making a statement. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

The Salvadoran national's case became a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported to his home country last year. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

His father’s suicide was a focal point of an emotionally rich second season, in which Ted’s panic attacks led the habitually optimistic coach to seek help from a therapist. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 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