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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There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 Players adopt alter egos, from warriors to sorcerers, who traverse worlds of mysticism and monsters. Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025 Nicholas Galitzine is the sword-wielding prince while Jared Leto is on board as Skeletor, an evil sorcerer looking for secrets of the mysterious Castle Grayskull. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025 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 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 25 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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