sorcerer

noun

sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯr-sə-rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rər
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

Examples of sorcerer in a Sentence

a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends
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Merlin: Merlin was a key sorcerer in Arthurian Romance. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024 Since 2013, the coastal California city of Morro Bay has been the site of witch sightings around Halloween time, as hundreds of people dressed in their finest sorcerer's outfits hop onto stand-up paddle boards for the Witches and Warlocks Paddle. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 Almost like it’s being conjured into the world by a sorcerer’s wand. Amy Francombe, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024 To trap the prince, the sorcerer sends his daughter Odile, disguised as Odette, to seduce him. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sorcerer 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sorcerer was in the 15th century

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“Sorcerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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sorcerer

noun
sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

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