"attraction" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈtrækʃən/ [UK, US] Audio: en-us-attraction.ogg [US] Forms: attraction [singular], attractions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An attraction is a force that pulls two things together.
    Sense id: simple-attraction-en-noun-TbR3Evb1
  2. An attraction is a popular feature at an event or site.
    Sense id: simple-attraction-en-noun-uTfgCxVq
  3. Something that causes interest, pleasure, or liking for someone are something.
    Sense id: simple-attraction-en-noun-4Sb3XF7x
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          "text": "Elephants and lions are major attractions at many zoos."
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          "text": "Country western singer Vince Gill was a big attraction at the State Fair."
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          "text": "The Alamo is a tourist attraction in Texas."
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          "text": "she has romantic ideas about sexual attraction"
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