CENTERPIECE - 2 reference results
A centrepiece (or centerpiece) is the most important item of a display, usually of a table setting. A centrepiece also refers to any central or important object in a collection of items.
Purpose
On the table, a centrepiece is a large central object which serves a decorative purpose. However, centrepieces should not be too large, to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table and to allow for the easier serving of dishes.Formal functions in Europe can sometimes have very elaborate centrepieces, which can span the entire length of the table.
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