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centerpiece
noun cen·ter·piece \-ˌpēs\
: a decoration (such as a group of flowers) that is placed in the center of a table
: the most important part of something
Full Definition of CENTERPIECE
2
: one that is of central importance or interest in a larger whole <the centerpiece of a political agenda>
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First Known Use of CENTERPIECE
1803
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CENTERPIECE Defined for Kids
centerpiece
noun cen·ter·piece \ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs\
Definition of CENTERPIECE for Kids
: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for a table
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