magnet

UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/

Translations

magnetnoun
magnets
pl
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/
The magnet on the refrigerator holds up the shopping list.
L’aimant sur le réfrigérateur tient la liste des courses.
Additional translations
aimantFiguré.
magnetadjective
more magnet
Comp.
most magnet
Super.
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nət/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something intended to attract, e.g. "magnet school".
attractifS’emploie avant le nom; souvent dans le domaine de l’éducation, du marketing ou des programmes spéciaux.
The city invested in magnet programs to draw talented students.
La ville a investi dans des programmes attractifs pour attirer des élèves प्रतिभueux.

Definitions

magnetnoun
A piece of iron or other material that has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field.
The magnet on the refrigerator holds up the shopping list.
A person or thing that has a powerful attraction.
The new amusement park is a magnet for tourists.
magnetadjective
Serving or designed to attract a particular group or element; having an attracting quality (used only before a noun).
The city invested in magnet programs to draw talented students.