Attraction - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈtrækʃn|  American pronunciation of the word attraction
Brit.  |əˈtrækʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word attraction

noun

- the force by which one object attracts another
- an entertainment that is offered to the public
- the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts (syn: attractiveness)
her personality held a strange attraction for him
- a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts (syn: attractor, magnet)
- an entertainer who attracts large audiences (syn: attractor, draw)

Extra examples

The waterfall continues to be the main attraction at the park.

The town's big attraction for movie lovers is the annual film festival.

She is the star attraction of the show.

There's a strong sexual attraction between them.

His attraction to her grew over the course of their time together.

A good relationship is based on more than just physical attraction.

I understand the attraction of skydiving, but I could never do it.

What are the attractions of owning your own business?

She felt a strong attraction to him.

The town's main attraction is a thermal lake.

The attraction between them was almost immediate.

The beautiful beaches are the island's main attraction (=most popular place, activity etc).

Being your own boss is one of the attractions of owning your own business.

They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.

...the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s...

Word forms

noun
singular: attraction
plural: attractions
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