centerpiece

American  

[sen-ter-pees] / ˈsɛn tərˌpis /

noun

1. an ornamental object used in a central position, especially on the center of a dining-room table.

2. the central or outstanding point or feature.

   The centerpiece of the evening was a play put on by the employees.

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Etymology

Origin of centerpiece

First recorded in 1830–40; center + piece

Example Sentences

But the centerpiece of the conflict is widely seen to be the bill’s prohibition on most “stablecoin rewards.”

From Barron's

And because he is the centerpiece of the show, I rely on Noah a lot for guidance and help figuring out how to steer through all the icebergs.

From Los Angeles Times

The interior’s centerpiece is the dash console: two large and thickly padded horizontal bolsters stretching door to door, wrapped in glove-soft faux leather, with a middle tier of naturally grained wood.

From The Wall Street Journal

The centerpiece room of the ship will house a giant interactive screen, in which guests can twist knobs and panels to skip across different intergalactic worlds — or perhaps they’re just dreams.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, a pair of jewel-toned beetles she picked up made an ideal centerpiece for a regal bib necklace.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• climax
• focal point