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Definition of magnet

magnet

/ˈmæɡ.nət/
mag · net
Adverb:magnetically
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Plural:magnets
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Adjective:magnetic
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magnet Lexical Profile

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• noun

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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• Rhymes for magnet

• Nearby Words

magnanimousness
magnate
magnesium
magnet
magnetic
magnetically
magnetism

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magnet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magnet
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