as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
the carnival's fortune-teller should have predicted that I'd pass right by her
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fortune-teller
Maybe Hudson will meet a fortune teller in the next few days in order to get the ball rolling.
—
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 July 2024
Of course, time may be running out for our fortune teller—and for every witch who had the misfortune of joining Agatha’s quest.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Explore the village and meet ghosts, witches, the Headless Horseman and a fortune teller along the way.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Trick or treat through the village and meet ghosts, witches, the Headless Horseman, and a fortune teller.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fortune-teller 
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 July 2024
Of course, time may be running out for our fortune teller—and for every witch who had the misfortune of joining Agatha’s quest.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Explore the village and meet ghosts, witches, the Headless Horseman and a fortune teller along the way.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Trick or treat through the village and meet ghosts, witches, the Headless Horseman, and a fortune teller.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fortune-teller
Articles Related to fortune-teller
Thesaurus Entries Near fortune-teller
Cite this Entry
“Fortune-teller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune-teller. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share