wizard

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noun

wiz·​ard ˈwi-zərd How to pronounce wizard (audio)
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1
: one skilled in magic : sorcerer
2
: a very clever or skillful person
computer wizards
3
archaic : a wise man : sage

wizard

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adjective

1
chiefly British : worthy of the highest praise : excellent
2
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
At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line. Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Overnight, and as if by the magic of the famous wizard who inspired his name, Merlin had captivated the internet. ABC News, 15 June 2026 Nicholas Galitzine stars as the muscular hero in the new version, which also features Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms Duncan, Camila Mendes as Teela and Jared Leto as the evil wizard Skeletor. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wizard

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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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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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