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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With his sword, superhuman strength, and loyal friends, He-Man defends Eternia and the secrets of Castle Grayskull from the forces of the evil sorcerer Skeletor. Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 June 2025 In a far-off city, all our heroes teamed up to defeat an invading empire and kill the evil immortal sorcerer guiding their invasion, all while exorcising their own various demons or taking on some new ones. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025 Gunn has repeatedly described the character as a sorcerer of science, capable of engineering the most fantastical gadgets and technology to achieve his goals...which leads us to the figures in his orbit, specifically the Engineer. EW.com, 10 June 2025 Audiences will witness the events that fractured the bond between Gojo, often considered the most powerful sorcerer in the series, and Geto, who would later become a formidable antagonist. Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 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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