der Hingucker
Translation
eye-catcher, head-turner, looker
Examples
Das rote Auto ist ein echter Hingucker.
The red car is a real eye-catcher.
Mit diesem Kleid ist sie der Hingucker auf jeder Party.
With this dress, she is the head-turner at every party.
Grammar Patterns
to be an eye-catcher The new building is a real eye-catcher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Blickfang, die Attraktion
Etymology
From 'hin-' (towards) + 'gucker' (looker, from 'gucken' - to look). Literally, something that makes one look towards it.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that makes your head turn 'hence' (hin) to 'gawk' at it.