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US/ˈmæɡ.nət/
UK/ˈmæɡ.nət/
a piece of metal that pulls iron and steel toward it
In context
The children used a magnet to pick up the pins from the table.
A magnet has two ends, called the north pole and the south pole.
The festival became a magnet for tourists from all over the country.
Words that go with magnet
adjective + noun
- strong magnetA strong magnet can erase data from old cards.
noun + noun
- fridge magnetShe bought a fridge magnet as a souvenir.
- tourist magnetThe old bridge is a major tourist magnet.
noun + preposition
- magnet forThe city is a magnet for young professionals.
verb + preposition
- pick up with a magnetYou can pick up small nails with a magnet.