center of gravity

noun phrase

1
: center of mass
2
: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
3
: center sense 2a

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For more than three decades, international acknowledgment has been Somaliland’s diplomatic center of gravity. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 One man is the center of gravity for the biggest market-moving stories of the day - Elon Musk. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 In one demonstration, the robot held a basketball positioned away from its center of gravity. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 Hollywood’s center of gravity is increasingly tilting to the East Coast. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for center of gravity

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of center of gravity was in 1633

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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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center of gravity

: the point at which the entire weight of a body can be thought of as concentrated
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