lure
Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.
Other meanings
An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.
A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk.
Synonyms
- come-on
Related words
- allure
Word history
From Old French "loirre".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “lure” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.