magnet

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noun

mag·net ˈmag-nət How to pronounce magnet (audio)

: lodestone

: a body having the property of attracting iron and producing a magnetic field external to itself

specifically : a mass of iron, steel, or alloy that has this property artificially imparted

: something that attracts

a box-office magnet

magnet-

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combining form

variants or magneto-

: magnetic force

magnetometer

: magnetism : magnetic

magnetoelectric

magneton

: magnetoelectric

magnetoresistance

: magnetosphere

magnetopause

Example Sentences

Noun the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the Fashion District, the new 123-room Ace Hotel Toronto (51 Camden St., from $305 a night) is positioned to be a magnet for the multidisciplinary set who are drawn to this pocket of the city.

Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Barnett’s charming nonchalance has been a magnet for indie-rock fans for nearly 10 years now.

Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 This plant is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds and will bloom non-stop from planting until frost.

Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 The house already has been a magnet for those attracted by history and architecture and unexplainable other-worldly stuff and has been featured on television shows focused on the paranormal.

Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 These habitats can also be a magnet for parasitic bugs, such as parasitic bees or flies.

Lucy Papachristou, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Because of its size and residents’ complaints about other health and sanitation issues, Oasis has been a magnet for attention.

New York Times, 31 July 2022 Amid the winding streets in the old town of Uzhhorod, Transcarpathia’s regional capital, the House of Bread cafe is a magnet for some of this sharing.

David L. Stern, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Her son had traveled to the family’s home in the seaside town of Kelibia – Tunisia’s closest point to Pantelleria, an Italian Island that is a magnet for migrants trying to reach Europe.

David Mckenzie, CNN, 22 July 2022 See More

单词	magnet
释义	magnet 1 of 2 noun mag·net ˈmag-nət 1 a : lodestone b : a body having the property of attracting iron and producing a magnetic field external to itself specifically : a mass of iron, steel, or alloy that has this property artificially imparted 2 : something that attracts a box-office magnet magnet- 2 of 2 combining form variants or magneto- 1 : magnetic force magnetometer 2 : magnetism : magnetic magnetoelectric magneton 3 : magnetoelectric magnetoresistance 4 : magnetosphere magnetopause Synonyms Noun attraction draw lodestone loadstone See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area Recent Examples on the Web Noun In the Fashion District, the new 123-room Ace Hotel Toronto (51 Camden St., from $305 a night) is positioned to be a magnet for the multidisciplinary set who are drawn to this pocket of the city. Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Barnett’s charming nonchalance has been a magnet for indie-rock fans for nearly 10 years now. Matt Wake \| Mwake@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 This plant is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds and will bloom non-stop from planting until frost. Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 The house already has been a magnet for those attracted by history and architecture and unexplainable other-worldly stuff and has been featured on television shows focused on the paranormal. Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 These habitats can also be a magnet for parasitic bugs, such as parasitic bees or flies. Lucy Papachristou, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Because of its size and residents’ complaints about other health and sanitation issues, Oasis has been a magnet for attention. New York Times, 31 July 2022 Amid the winding streets in the old town of Uzhhorod, Transcarpathia’s regional capital, the House of Bread cafe is a magnet for some of this sharing. David L. Stern, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Her son had traveled to the family’s home in the seaside town of Kelibia – Tunisia’s closest point to Pantelleria, an Italian Island that is a magnet for migrants trying to reach Europe. David Mckenzie, CNN, 22 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English magnete, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnet-, magnes, from Greek magnēs (lithos), literally, stone of Magnesia, ancient city in Asia Minor Combining form Latin magnet-, magnes First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing magnet field magnet magnet-fish magnet fishing magnet school permanent magnet refrigerator magnet field magnet magnet-fish magnet fishing magnet school permanent magnet refrigerator magnet Kids Definition magnet noun mag·net ˈmag-nət : a piece of material (as of iron, steel, or alloy) that is able to attract iron Medical Definition magnet noun mag·net ˈmag-nət : a body having the property of attracting iron and producing a magnetic field external to itself specifically : a mass of iron, steel, or alloy that has this property artificially imparted magnet noun as in attraction something that attracts interest the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance attraction mecca lodestone loadstone draw center incentive stimulus pole lure capital bait epicenter allure fascination polestar temptation appeal cynosure enticement inducement allurement spur turn-on persuasion spectacle call curiosity sight(s)
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magnet

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