centrepiececenterpiecen.

Brit.

/ˈsɛntəpiːs/, U.S.

/ˈsɛn(t)ərˌpis/

Forms: see centre n.¹ and adj. and piece n.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: centre n.¹, piece n.

Etymology: < centre n.¹ + piece n.

1. The central piece or component of something.In later us chiefly as two words.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > central condition or position > [noun] > piece in the centre of anything

centrepiece1739

midsection1890

the world > space > relative position > central condition or position > [noun] > central part > central or innermost part

hearteOE

yolk1340

centruma1398

marrow1434

core1614

kernela1642

centrals1649

nucleus1702

centrepiece1739

1739 C. Labelye Short Acct. Methods Laying Found. Westminster-Bridge 17 The Ground-cills, or Bottom-pieces of these Frames were made cylindrical, that by taking the Braces away, they might serve as so many Axes or Center-pieces, round which the Frames could move or revolve all together.

1815 J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art I. 372 The spokes [of the wheel] are set at an angle into the nave or centre-piece.

1883 Harper's Mag. June 7/1 In the first story of the middle portion [of the gate-house] are the large arched Tudor doorway and smaller arched postern to the right... The centre piece is flanked by two square and massive towers.

1954 R. H. Cochrane Farm Machinery & Tractors (ed. 2) 22 Each section [of the roller] is made of cast iron, with chilled centre pieces which act as bearings.

2013 D. Kirk & K. Kim Kim Dae-jung & Quest for Nobel iv. 34 While Jackson was singing on the center piece of the bridge, the two side bridges gradually converged.

2. A work of art, decorative object, etc., situated at the centre of something; (sometimes) spec. an ornament or display placed in the middle of a dining or serving table.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > [noun] > centre-piece

centrepiece1784

pièce montée1820

the world > food and drink > food > setting table > table utensils > [noun] > other tableware or items for table

pewter1426

warnera1552

nef1567

pewtery1645

hollow-ware1682

equipage1683

flatware1686

napkin ring1686

pewterware1738

egg cup1773

dish-rim1774

butter cooler1784

dish-cross1785

argyll1789

toast-rack1801

centrepiece1836

table centrepiece1850

silverware1862

doily1864

table centre1865

potato ring1888

egg-cosy1894

sandwich flag1907

cheese board1916

Lazy Susan1917

1784 Morning Herald & Daily Advertiser 24 Apr. The principal picture is the divine legislator, Moses and the twelve tables: this is intended as a center piece for a cathedral.

1836 B. Disraeli Henrietta Temple vi. vi A bouquet which might have served for the centre-piece of a dinner table.

1879 Scribner's Monthly July 462/2 A table-cloth..representing a dance of cupids amid garlands of flowers, encircling the center-piece.

1902 H. James Wings of Dove I. i. i. 3 The lonely magazine..that combined, with a small lamp..and a knitted white centre-piece wanting in freshness, to enhance the effect of the purplish cloth on the principal table.

1977 S. J. Perelman Eastward Ha! ii. 41 An orchid boutonnière for madame, flawless cuisine, five wines, and a table in the prow with a huge centerpiece of freesias that set off Bootsie's fragile beauty.

2014 North Shore (Austral.) Times (Nexis) 10 Dec. 9 Add a silver centrepiece that sparkles against white flowers and clear glasses.

3. An item, issue, etc., intended to be the centre of attention; the main feature.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > importance > [noun] > that which is important > most important

moreOE

firstc1275

principala1393

chiefa1400

main chance1577

forefront1589

principal verb1602

centre of gravity1718

avatar1859

main stem1900

Big Apple1909

prima ballerina1923

centrepiece1937

1937 Discovery Dec. 361/2 The centre-piece of the exhibition is C. T. R. Wilson's original expansion-chamber apparatus.

1965 Economist 16 Jan. 214/2 President Johnson's proposals on education..are the centrepiece of his efforts to raise the quality of American life.

2014 New Musical Express (Nexis) 12 Dec. The Glastonbury festival is the centrepiece of the British music year.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	centrepiece
释义	centrepiececenterpiecen. Brit. /ˈsɛntəpiːs/, U.S. /ˈsɛn(t)ərˌpis/ Forms: see centre n.¹ and adj. and piece n. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: centre n.¹, piece n. Etymology: < centre n.¹ + piece n. 1. The central piece or component of something.In later us chiefly as two words. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > central condition or position > [noun] > piece in the centre of anything centrepiece1739 midsection1890 the world > space > relative position > central condition or position > [noun] > central part > central or innermost part hearteOE yolk1340 centruma1398 marrow1434 core1614 kernela1642 centrals1649 nucleus1702 centrepiece1739 1739 C. Labelye Short Acct. Methods Laying Found. Westminster-Bridge 17 The Ground-cills, or Bottom-pieces of these Frames were made cylindrical, that by taking the Braces away, they might serve as so many Axes or Center-pieces, round which the Frames could move or revolve all together. 1815 J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art I. 372 The spokes [of the wheel] are set at an angle into the nave or centre-piece. 1883 Harper's Mag. June 7/1 In the first story of the middle portion [of the gate-house] are the large arched Tudor doorway and smaller arched postern to the right... The centre piece is flanked by two square and massive towers. 1954 R. H. Cochrane Farm Machinery & Tractors (ed. 2) 22 Each section [of the roller] is made of cast iron, with chilled centre pieces which act as bearings. 2013 D. Kirk & K. Kim Kim Dae-jung & Quest for Nobel iv. 34 While Jackson was singing on the center piece of the bridge, the two side bridges gradually converged. 2. A work of art, decorative object, etc., situated at the centre of something; (sometimes) spec. an ornament or display placed in the middle of a dining or serving table. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > [noun] > centre-piece centrepiece1784 pièce montée1820 the world > food and drink > food > setting table > table utensils > [noun] > other tableware or items for table pewter1426 warnera1552 nef1567 pewtery1645 hollow-ware1682 equipage1683 flatware1686 napkin ring1686 pewterware1738 egg cup1773 dish-rim1774 butter cooler1784 dish-cross1785 argyll1789 toast-rack1801 centrepiece1836 table centrepiece1850 silverware1862 doily1864 table centre1865 potato ring1888 egg-cosy1894 sandwich flag1907 cheese board1916 Lazy Susan1917 1784 Morning Herald & Daily Advertiser 24 Apr. The principal picture is the divine legislator, Moses and the twelve tables: this is intended as a center piece for a cathedral. 1836 B. Disraeli Henrietta Temple vi. vi A bouquet which might have served for the centre-piece of a dinner table. 1879 Scribner's Monthly July 462/2 A table-cloth..representing a dance of cupids amid garlands of flowers, encircling the center-piece. 1902 H. James Wings of Dove I. i. i. 3 The lonely magazine..that combined, with a small lamp..and a knitted white centre-piece wanting in freshness, to enhance the effect of the purplish cloth on the principal table. 1977 S. J. Perelman Eastward Ha! ii. 41 An orchid boutonnière for madame, flawless cuisine, five wines, and a table in the prow with a huge centerpiece of freesias that set off Bootsie's fragile beauty. 2014 North Shore (Austral.) Times (Nexis) 10 Dec. 9 Add a silver centrepiece that sparkles against white flowers and clear glasses. 3. An item, issue, etc., intended to be the centre of attention; the main feature. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > importance > [noun] > that which is important > most important moreOE firstc1275 principala1393 chiefa1400 main chance1577 forefront1589 principal verb1602 centre of gravity1718 avatar1859 main stem1900 Big Apple1909 prima ballerina1923 centrepiece1937 1937 Discovery Dec. 361/2 The centre-piece of the exhibition is C. T. R. Wilson's original expansion-chamber apparatus. 1965 Economist 16 Jan. 214/2 President Johnson's proposals on education..are the centrepiece of his efforts to raise the quality of American life. 2014 New Musical Express (Nexis) 12 Dec. The Glastonbury festival is the centrepiece of the British music year. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1739
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