magnet
UK: ˈmæɡnət | US: ˈmæɡnət
n. a piece of iron or other material that attracts iron or steel and produces a magnetic field
n. a person or thing that exerts a powerful attraction
The word "magnet" traces back to the Greek magnēs lithos ("Magnesian stone"), named after Magnesia, a region in Thessaly, Greece, where magnetic lodestone (a naturally magnetic mineral) was found. The root magn- reflects the stone’s "great" or "powerful" attracting properties. Over time, magnēs evolved into Latin magnes and Old French magnete, eventually becoming "magnet" in English, retaining its core meaning of an object with magnetic force.
The refrigerator door held the note in place with a small magnet.
The city became a magnet for artists and musicians.
She used a magnet to pick up the scattered pins.
The scientist studied the magnet’s polarity.
His charisma made him a magnet for attention.