center piece

Dining table decoration

A centerpiece is a decorative object placed at the center of a table, typically for formal dining or special occasions: a floral centerpiece for the wedding reception.

Figuratively, the centerpiece of something is its most important or prominent element: The tax cut was the centerpiece of his economic plan.

Usually spelled as one word.

Related

flower arrangement · fresh flowers · display · showpiece · highlight · ornament · floral · vase · candles · wedding · wedding reception · banquet · decorative · stunning · attention · elaborate · dramatic · bouquet

Categories
Opposites
visual/spatial prominence

center pieceside piece

Clandestine romantic partner

backdrop · place setting · filler · accessory · garnish

importance/significance

center pieceafterthought

Idea added belatedly

minor detail · footnote · sideshow · incidental · triviality

placement/position

center pieceedge piece

Straight-sided puzzle segment

corner piece · side piece · end piece

Family

centerpiece

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G