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Definitions
Noun
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plural of attraction

"The tourist brochure listed all the city's major attractions, from the ancient castle to the new theme park."

In plain English: Attractions are places or things that draw people in because they look interesting or fun to visit.

"The local tourist guidebook listed all the major attractions in the city."

Usage: Use attractions to refer to people or things that draw interest or cause someone to be attracted to them, such as scenic spots in a tourist area or personal qualities that make someone desirable. Avoid using it as a verb; instead, use the word attract when describing the action of pulling something toward oneself.

Example Sentences
"The local tourist guidebook listed all the major attractions in the city." noun
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Origin

Derived from Latin tractare (to draw) via French, this term originally referred to things that pull or entice. It now denotes features or events designed to interest and engage people.

Rhyming Words
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