magnet

/ˈmæɡnɪt/
noun
  1. An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts iron or steel.
    • Children often play with a horseshoe magnet to see what it can lift.
    • The refrigerator door is held shut by a strong magnet inside the frame.
    • I used a magnet to pick up the paperclips that fell on the floor.
  2. A person, place, or thing that attracts others strongly.
    • The city's museums are a magnet for tourists from all over the world.
    • Her warm personality made her a magnet for new friends.
    • The new shopping mall is a magnet for teenagers on weekends.
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