noun

attraction

Translation

attraction, appeal, tourist attraction, pull

The main attraction of the city is its castle.

I feel a strong attraction to him.

The attraction of gravity keeps us on Earth.

((the)) attraction ((of sth.)) the quality that makes sth. interesting The attraction of the city is its history.

((an)) attraction ((for sb.)) sth. that makes people want to go to a place The park is a big attraction for families.

((a)) tourist attraction a place that people visit for pleasure The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction.

Synonyms: appeal, charm, draw; Antonyms: repulsion

From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'trahere' (to pull). The core meaning is 'a pulling towards'.

Think of a magnet that 'attracts' or pulls things towards it. A tourist attraction 'pulls' people to it.