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US/ˌfæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
a very strong interest in something that makes you want to learn or see more of it
In context
His fascination with space began when he got a telescope at the age of eight.
The children watched the ants with fascination for almost an hour.
Ancient Egypt holds a special fascination for many tourists.
Words that go with fascination
noun + preposition
- fascination withHer fascination with insects led her to study biology.
- fascination forMany people have a fascination for true crime stories.
verb + noun
- hold a fascinationOld castles hold a fascination for young and old alike.
adjective + noun
- lifelong fascinationHe has had a lifelong fascination with trains.
- morbid fascinationWe watched the storm with a kind of morbid fascination.
- growing fascinationThere is a growing fascination with Korean food in Europe.