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 Fever have won seven of their last nine despite being the focal point of so many controversies. — CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

His works take images often seen as belonging exclusively to Europe — such as the Nativity and the Last Supper — and make Black figures and African culture focal points. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

That time period is the focal point of Tony, a biopic of sorts from Canadian writer-director Matt Johnson. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

The statue was a focal point of comfort for both the family and the community, Orlando Duque said. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 9 Aug. 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