eye-catcher

1 4.1

A person or thing that is easy to notice and attracts attention

noun
/ˈaɪˌkætʃər/

: llamativo

The vibrant mural on the side of the building is a real eye-catcher in the neighborhood.
a real eye-catcher

Examples

I think it's an eye catcher Inside it has a pocket with a zipper and a sleep pocket.
The new sports car is an eye-catcher that turns heads wherever it goes.
Her bright red handbag is such an eye-catcher that everyone at the party noticed her.

Synonyms

looker

vseye-catcher

8 3.8

A person who watches or looks at something, for example at a museum

is about being noticeable or attractive rather than observing or watching

showstopper

vseye-catcher

7 5.7

Something very impressive that makes people stop and look

covers notable attention but without requiring a staged performance

sight to behold

vseye-catcher

7 6.2

Something very beautiful or impressive to see

focuses more on general noticeability rather than being remarkable to see

eyeful

vseye-catcher

Informal

3 7.7

A very attractive woman who gets admiring looks

is broader and applies to people or things that simply draw attention

head-turner

vseye-catcher

Informal

2 5.6

A person or thing that looks very attractive and makes people turn to look

is similar but used generally for anything that grabs visual attention

dazzler

vseye-catcher

1 4.5

A person or thing that stands out because it is very impressive

is similar but more neutral about brightness or skill

looky

vseye-catcher

Informal

1 9.9

A person or thing that attracts attention because it is unusual

is more neutral and can be used in formal as well as informal situations

cynosure

vseye-catcher

Literature

1 9.9

A person or thing that many people notice and admire

is broader, applying to anything noticeable rather than a focal point

show-stopper

vseye-catcher

1 5.1

A thing that looks very impressive and gets a lot of attention

is like this but not limited to public performance contexts

fascinator

vseye-catcher

1 7.9

Someone or something that attracts strong attention and admiration

is similar but emphasizes visual notice rather than general admiration

How Noticeable

showstopper

7 5.7

eye-catcher

1 4.1

noticeable

65 3.2

ordinary

683 1.0

Surface Forms

eye-catcher singular

eye-catchers plural

Morphology

eye-catcher = catch (semi-transparent) = eye + catch + er

While 'eye' and 'catch' are clear, the specific meaning of something that draws attention is metaphorical.

Etymology

Eye-catcher is made of the simple parts eye and catch, so it literally means something that 'catches' your 'eye'. That's why an eye-catcher is an object or person that you notice immediately because it grabs your attention.