centerpiece

noun
UK: /ˈsentəpiːs/
US: /ˈsentərpiːs/

  1. An object placed in the center of a table as a decoration.

    1. The vase was the centerpiece.
    2. The floral centerpiece was the highlight of the Thanksgiving table.

  2. The most important or attractive feature of something.

    1. The art was the centerpiece.
    2. The new stadium is the centerpiece of the city's revitalization project.

Synonyms

decoration ornament focus highlight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "centerpiece" in English means: An object placed in the center of a table as a decoration., The most important or attractive feature of something..

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

Synonyms for "centerpiece": decoration, ornament, focus, highlight.

Example usage of "centerpiece": "The vase was the centerpiece.". More examples on the page.