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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In addition to overseeing the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor Dumbledore is also a powerful sorcerer, widely considered to be the greatest wizard ever. Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025 In a recent interview, Cumberbatch let slip the news accidentally, revealing the most powerful sorcerer in the MCU won't play a part in what promises to be one of the biggest Marvel releases yet. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Charles met Dylan in the back of a Santa Monica boxing gym owned by Dylan, whom Charles depicts as a sorcerer chugging ice coffee. Brady Gerber, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024 To take that sort of Silver Age feel, that sort of science-fiction approach to it with gadgets, Lex [Luthor] is really a sort of sorcerer in a way. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sorcerer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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