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

First, the rookie receiver wasn’t the focal point of the offense. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

There were many questions about who would be the focal point of the Raiders’ offense with Brock Bowers out. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Barbecue, bacon and beer are the focal points of an All-American, food-centric event returning to Mount Dora this weekend. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

That’s important to me, as a petite girl; leaving the cuff of the pants out will help elongate the legs and let the boots act as a complement rather than a focal point. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 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