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1charm Listen to audio/ˈɑɚm/ noun
plural charms
1 [count] : something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck
He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm.
2 [count] : a small object that is worn on a chain or bracelet
a gold charm a charm braceletsee color picture
3 : a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable : an attractive quality [count] He fell under the spell of her charms. The resort has many charms. The inn has a quaint charm. [noncount] The island possesses great charm. The new curtains add charm to the room. The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm. He won her over with his charm.
the third time is the charmsee 1third
work like a charm
: to produce a desired result very easily and effectively : to work very well
The cleaning fluid worked like a charm on the carpet stain.
— charm·less adjective [more charmless; most charmless]
The new building is completely charmless. [=unattractive]

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