drawcardn.

Brit.

/ˈdrɔːkɑːd/, U.S.

/ˈdrɔˌkɑrd/,

/ˈdrɑˌkɑrd/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: draw- comb. form, card n.²

Etymology: < draw- comb. form + card n.² Compare earlier drawing card n.

A person who or thing which attracts a crowd or audience; an attraction. Cf. drawing card n.Drawing card is now the more usual term in North America.

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1874 Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis) 24 Feb. [They] will dispense to the bibulous a beverage removed a few degrees..from the ‘blue lightening’ formerly sold..—hot coffee from twelve until six o'clock daily, and will doubtless be a draw card.

1878 Idaho Avalanche (Silver City) 4 May It is suggested that President Hayes be utilized as a draw card at the opening of the fairs.

1969 Australian 24 May 35/10 Yardley left St George-Budapest three seasons ago to become a top drawcard with Tranmere Rovers.

2008 Times 5 June (Career section) 7/4 Columbia Business School's location—New York City—is one of its big drawcards.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).

单词	drawcard
释义	drawcardn. Brit. /ˈdrɔːkɑːd/, U.S. /ˈdrɔˌkɑrd/, /ˈdrɑˌkɑrd/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: draw- comb. form, card n.² Etymology: < draw- comb. form + card n.² Compare earlier drawing card n. A person who or thing which attracts a crowd or audience; an attraction. Cf. drawing card n.Drawing card is now the more usual term in North America. ΚΠ 1874 Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis) 24 Feb. [They] will dispense to the bibulous a beverage removed a few degrees..from the ‘blue lightening’ formerly sold..—hot coffee from twelve until six o'clock daily, and will doubtless be a draw card. 1878 Idaho Avalanche (Silver City) 4 May It is suggested that President Hayes be utilized as a draw card at the opening of the fairs. 1969 Australian 24 May 35/10 Yardley left St George-Budapest three seasons ago to become a top drawcard with Tranmere Rovers. 2008 Times 5 June (Career section) 7/4 Columbia Business School's location—New York City—is one of its big drawcards. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022). < n.1874
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