center

noun
UK: /ˈsentər/
US: /ˈsentər/

  1. The middle point of something.

    1. The center of the circle is marked with a dot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city center is very busy during the holiday season. [ ] [ ]

  2. The place where a particular activity happens or is located.

    1. We went to the shopping center to buy new clothes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community center offers many activities for children after school. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

heart middle core
center verb

  1. To put something in the middle of something else.

    1. Center the picture on the wall above the sofa. [ ] [ ]
    2. They will center their efforts on improving education in the region. [ ] [ ]

  2. To focus attention on something or someone.

    1. The movie centers on the relationship between two sisters. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to center herself before the important presentation. [ ] [ ]
center adjective

  1. Located in the middle.

    1. The center seat is usually the least popular. [ ] [ ]
    2. They live in a center apartment with a view of the park. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "center" in English means: The middle point of something., The place where a particular activity happens or is located..

The phonetic transcription of "center" is /ˈsentər/ in British English and /ˈsentər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "center": heart, middle, core.

Example usage of "center": "The center of the circle is marked with a dot.". More examples on the page.