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

Lee also said the Hong Kong Development Bureau had met with industry representatives to discuss gradually replacing the city’s iconic bamboo scaffolding with metal, as the construction material becomes a focal point of the fire investigation. —Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025

Esto es España centres Blackness as the focal point from which to view Spanishness, creating images where traditional cultural symbols such as flamenco and football are re-contextualised through the duo's gaze. —Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025

Zesua Norfolk Pine Wreath With plush pine stems and an oversized bow, this beautiful wreath will be the focal point of any front porch. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025

The laser calibrates itself before printing, burning a dozen or so small lines into the board, and using the camera to figure out the ideal focal point based on the crispness of the lines. —PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025

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