centrepiecenoun [ C ]
UK US centerpiece uk/ˈsen.tə.piːs/us/ˈsen.t̬ɚ.piːs/centrepiece noun [ C ] (IMPORTANT PART)
the most important or attractive part or feature of something:
The reduction of crime levels is the centrepiece of the president's domestic policies.
The centrepiece of the shopping centre is a giant fountain.
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Important and essential things
- -based
- amenity
- be-all
- big league
- biggie
- building block
- flagship
- heavyweight
- hot button
- kernel
- keynote
- keystone
- lifeblood
- nucleus
- pivot
- prerequisite
- priority
- requisite
- sine qua non
- supply
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centrepiece noun [ C ] (DECORATION)
a decorative object put in the centre of a table, especially for a formal meal
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Table linen & accessories
- centerpiece
- creamer
- cruet
- doily
- linen
- mat
- napkin
- napkin ring
- pepper pot
- salt cellar
- salt shaker
- serviette
- table linen
- table mat
- tablecloth