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
Soak the tip of the steam wand in hot water as well to remove any sticky milk build-up.
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Many users say the wand produces flawless curls that last all day.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Save up to 64% on ball pits, bubble wands, light-up scooters, trampolines, and more.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip and Cheek Secrets Set
There have been plenty of TikTok-famous beauty products that have come and gone over the years, but few have remained as well-loved as these Charlotte Tilbury beauty wands.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Hair Dryer For The Blowout Of Your Dreams
Gift the gift of salon-style hair at home with this Hair Dryer that combines the convenience of a hair dryer with the styling prowess of a curling wand.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Grande also shared a video of her and Erivo introducing footage from Wicked onstage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during Universal Pictures’ Focus Features Presentation, speaking in front of a large crowd of fans armed with light-up wands.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
Play Day Giant Bubble-Blowing Play Set With two giant bubble wands, two 4-ounce bottles of solution, and a dipping tray, this play set is equipped with everything kids need to blow humongous bubbles in the backyard.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
This one comes with half-inch and 1.25-inch wands and a 1.5-inch clip barrel.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Many users say the wand produces flawless curls that last all day.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Save up to 64% on ball pits, bubble wands, light-up scooters, trampolines, and more.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip and Cheek Secrets Set
There have been plenty of TikTok-famous beauty products that have come and gone over the years, but few have remained as well-loved as these Charlotte Tilbury beauty wands.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Hair Dryer For The Blowout Of Your Dreams
Gift the gift of salon-style hair at home with this Hair Dryer that combines the convenience of a hair dryer with the styling prowess of a curling wand.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Grande also shared a video of her and Erivo introducing footage from Wicked onstage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during Universal Pictures’ Focus Features Presentation, speaking in front of a large crowd of fans armed with light-up wands.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
Play Day Giant Bubble-Blowing Play Set With two giant bubble wands, two 4-ounce bottles of solution, and a dipping tray, this play set is equipped with everything kids need to blow humongous bubbles in the backyard.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
This one comes with half-inch and 1.25-inch wands and a 1.5-inch clip barrel.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Wand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wand. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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wand
noun1
: a slender rod used in performing magic
2
: a light rod or tube
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