Drawcard

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that attracts customers, visitors, spectators, etc. to a place or an event. UK

    "I remember once in the professional theatre in Addis Ababa a certain actor had become a popular drawcard."

Example

More examples

"I remember once in the professional theatre in Addis Ababa a certain actor had become a popular drawcard."

Etymology

From draw + card.

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