1 a piece of iron that attracts objects made of iron towards it, either naturally or because of an electric current that is passed through it
2 [usuallysing.] ~ (for sb/sth) a person, place or thing that sb/sth is attracted to:
In the 1980s the area became a magnet for new investment.
3 an object with a magnetic surface that you can stick onto a metal surface:
fridge magnets of your favourite cartoon characters
