1. a piece of iron or other material that attracts iron and steel objects
2. something or someone that attracts people or things
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The magnet picked up all the metal paperclips.
• She used a strong magnet to find lost screws in the garage.
• The refrigerator magnet held up her shopping list.
• The new shopping mall became a magnet for teenagers.
• His charismatic personality made him a magnet for attention.
• The city’s job opportunities act as a magnet for young professionals.