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drawcard

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something that attracts customers, visitors, spectators, etc. to a place or an event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • 1998, The Bulletin, Issues 6138-6146, page 62, Falconry is another big drawcard at Hever and at other historical sites.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: attraction, draw, drawing card

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From draw + card.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vetonaula — attraction to attend a place or an event
  • German: Attraktion — attraction to attend a place or an event
  • German: Vorzug — attraction to attend a place or an event
  • German: Zugpferd — attraction to attend a place or an event