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

Phoebe Dynevor’s straightforward sleeveless shift demonstrates how clean lines make the perfect canvas for playful motifs, so choose a shape that lets the print be the focal point. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Insider tip Be sure to take a ride on the hotel's original timber elevator that forms the focal point of the lobby, with its filigree frame and open sides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Members have a list of concerns that were not addressed in the third bill, such as cuts to Planned Parenthood funding, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as affordability issues that have become a focal point for the 2026 election. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Totah places hurricane vases in entryways and bathrooms, where even a single oversized vessel can create a sculptural focal point and bring softness to a space. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 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