noun
- something that attracts or tempts someone
- an artificial bait used to catch fish or other animals
Usage: fishing
verb
- to attract or tempt someone, especially into a dangerous or undesirable situation
Examples
- The promise of easy money was a powerful lure for many investors.
- She used a bright red lure to catch bass in the lake.
- The criminal tried to lure children into his car with candy.
- The city’s nightlife continues to lure young people from rural areas.
- He attached a new lure to his fishing line.
- The advertisement was designed to lure customers into the store.
- The lure of fame and fortune proved irresistible to her.