1 [U,sing.] a feeling of liking sb, especially sexually:
She felt an immediate attraction for him. * Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. * They felt a strong mutual attraction.
2 [C] an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do:
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. * The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. * Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band.
3 [C,U] a feature, quality or person that makes sth seem interesting and enjoyable, and worth having or doing:
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. * City life holds little attraction for me. * She is the star attraction of the show. * And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights.
4 [U] (physics) a force which pulls things towards each other:
gravitational / magnetic attraction
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