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

Mahjong Mistress is run by four friends who’ve taken mah-jongg, a game played by parents, uncles and aunts, and made it the centerpiece of a chill new L.A. party.

From Los Angeles Times

The law’s centerpiece requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use the federal government’s E-Verify system to confirm the work authorization of new hires.

From The Wall Street Journal

No one, however, has forgotten the play that serves as the centerpiece of this “30 for 30” installment, one of the more audacious moments in the history of the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its centerpiece, the lodge-like Davies Building, was all but obliterated by the fire, and its amphitheater, while still intact, suffered notable damage.

From Los Angeles Times

The centerpiece of her campaign is a temporary suspension in the consumption tax on food.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• climax
• focal point