Beckoner

/ˈbɛkənər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that beckons; something that attracts or calls someone toward it.

Etymology

From 'beckon' plus the agent suffix '-er,' creating a noun for one who beckons. This formation follows standard English patterns for creating agent nouns from verbs.

Kelly Says

A 'beckoner' is usually something desirable—the sea beckons, adventure beckons—which shows how our language uses this word to describe temptation and desire, not just physical gestures!

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