drawcard

[ draw-kahrd ]

noun

1. drawing card.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawcard¹

First recorded in 1955–60; draw + card ¹

Example Sentences

Olivia Wilson, who has been managing Pesto’s demanding media schedule for the aquarium, jokes that she’s not sure what's the bigger drawcard to Melbourne this weekend: Pesto or the Australian Football League grand final - a sporting event taken so seriously that the entire state of Victoria gets a public holiday the day before to celebrate.

From BBC

State opposition lawmaker Jacqui Munro said the state government should withdraw funding from the event, which had become a major tourist drawcard, over the exclusion of police.

From Seattle Times

Their decision, expected later this year, could influence Asian financial hubs from Tokyo to Singapore to draft more inclusive laws as a drawcard for the diverse, global talent that multinational corporations from banks to technology giants are seeking to hire and retain.

From Reuters

The weaker yen has sparked a rebound in U.S. and European tourists that is exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but with their own currency also weaker, the exchange rate doesn't appear to be a drawcard for Chinese tourists.

From Reuters

“It’s a massive step forward and will be a huge drawcard for young women and girls.”

From Seattle Times