1. things used to attract or entice someone or something
2. artificial baits used in fishing to attract fish

1. attracts or entices someone or something, often into a trap or dangerous situation

Examples

• The bright lures in his tackle box caught the sunlight.
• She used colorful lures to catch trout in the mountain stream.
• The promise of easy money lures many people into scams.
• Bright lights and loud music lure customers into the casino.
• The hunter set several lures to attract deer to the area.
• Online predators often use fake profiles as lures for victims.
• The fishing store sells a variety of lures for different types of fish.