magnet
/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: magnets
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An alluring or attractive person or thing.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
He always had a girl on his arm – he's a bit of a babe magnet.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “magnet” mean?
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
Is “magnet” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.