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Definition of magnet
magnet
/ˈmæɡ.nət/
mag · net
Adverb:magnetically
•Plural:magnets
•Adjective:magnetic
magnet Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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1
A piece of material or object that produces a magnetic field, capable of attracting ferromagnetic materials like iron and attracting or repelling other magnets.
Example
"The child proudly attached her colorful painting to the refrigerator door using a small magnet."
2
A person, place, or thing that exerts a powerful natural attraction or draw.
Example
"With its booming technology sector and vibrant culture, the city has become a magnet for ambitious young professionals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English magnete, from Old French, via Latin magnes (stem magnet-), derived from Greek Magnēs lithos meaning 'stone of Magnesia', referring to an ancient region in Thessaly where lodestones were famously found.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magnet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magnet