wand

noun

ˈwänd 

1

: a slender staff carried in a procession : verge

2

: a slender rod used by conjurers and magicians

3

: a slat six feet by two inches used as a target in archery

also : a narrow strip of paper pasted vertically on a target face

4

: any of various pipelike devices

especially : the rigid tube between the hose and the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner

5

: a handheld device used to enter information (as from a bar code) into a computer

Examples of wand in a Sentence

The cashier used a wand to scan the bar code.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the new store will reportedly include various exclusives, including a Diagon Alley wand, a special Funko Pop and a MinaLima artwork inspired by the Knight Bus and Diagon Alley. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

For bubble breathing, BetterHelp recommends having the child hold out a finger as a pretend wand, close their eyes, breathe in to a count of five, pause and then exhale slowly. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

In addition to prepping the skin, the brand says the wand’s therapeutic warmth and soothing vibrations reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, all while boosting the skin’s natural radiance. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Daily and routine cleaning should include cleaning your portafilter, group head, and steam wand. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, slender stick, from Old Norse vǫndr; probably akin to Old English windan to wind, twist — more at wind entry 3

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing wand

• magic wand

Rhymes for wand

• awned
• blond
• blonde
• bond
• conned
• dawned
• donned
• fond
• frond
• gond
• maund
• pawned

Kids Definition

wand

noun

ˈwänd 

1

: a slender rod used in performing magic

2

: a light rod or tube