wizard

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noun

wiz·​ard ˈwi-zərd How to pronounce wizard (audio)
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: one skilled in magic : sorcerer
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: a very clever or skillful person
computer wizards
3
archaic : a wise man : sage

wizard

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adjective

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chiefly British : worthy of the highest praise : excellent
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archaic : having magical influence or power
3
archaic : of or relating to wizardry : enchanted

Examples of wizard in a Sentence

Noun He is a wizard at math. the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature Adjective a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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Noun
The whole thing is ridiculous in the best way possible, and there’s an undeniable thrill to watching a man get shot out of a cannon while a wizard grooves to some power chords. Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024 But what was more notable was that the sandwich shop had a portal to a wizard's lair, which is where the Russo kids trained to become the only standing wizard family. Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wizard 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard, from wis, wys wise

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of wizard was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

wizard

noun
wiz·​ard
ˈwiz-ərd
1
: a person skilled in magic : sorcerer, magician
2
: a very clever or skillful person
computer wizards
Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard "wise man, a person skilled in magic," from wis, wys "wise," from Old English wis "wise"

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