healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər 

1

: one that heals

plant extracts used by herbalist healers

Time is a great healer.

2

: a Christian Science practitioner

Examples of healer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her screaming is interrupted only by the reiki healer walking over with her little drum, just in time. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

These books span from a far-future with flicker ghosts to the present transformed by a magical RPG to a medieval realm where a scholar/harlot/healer rides for women’s rights. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Michael is known as the warrior leader of the heavenly hosts, Gabriel as the heavenly messenger, and Raphael as God’s healer or helper (in the book of Tobit). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Wyle said portraying a Jewish character offered an opportunity to present a humanist and healer at a time of heightened antisemitism. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing healer

• time is a/the great healer

Rhymes for healer

• dealer
• feeler
• keeler
• peeler
• sealer
• stealer
• repealer
• revealer

Kids Definition

healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər 

: one that heals