mag·net 
/ˈmægnət/ noun
plural mag·nets /ˈmægnət/ noun [count] 1 : a piece of material (such as iron or steel) that is able to attract certain metals
▪ (US) a refrigerator magnet [=a small object with a magnet attached to it that can stick to a refrigerator or other metal surface] 2 : something or someone that attracts people or things — often + for ▪ The town is a magnet for tourists in the summer months. ▪ a controversial politician who has become a magnet for criticism [=who attracts a great deal of criticism]
▪ (US) a refrigerator magnet [=a small object with a magnet attached to it that can stick to a refrigerator or other metal surface]
