1. a place that attracts many people with a particular interest
2. the holy city of Islam in Saudi Arabia
Usage: proper noun when capitalized

Examples

• Paris is a mecca for art lovers from around the world.
• Silicon Valley has become a mecca for tech entrepreneurs.
• The small town is a mecca for antique collectors.
• Nashville is considered a mecca for country music.
• Muslims make pilgrimages to Mecca each year.
• The shopping district is a mecca for fashion enthusiasts.
• This beach town is a mecca for surfers.