seer

noun

ˈsir 

ˈsē-ər

1

: one that sees

2

a

: one that predicts events or developments

b

: a person credited with extraordinary moral and spiritual insight

3

: one that practices divination especially by concentrating on a glass or crystal globe

Synonyms of seer

• diviner
• prophet
• forecaster
• sibyl
• mystic

Examples of seer in a Sentence

several leading Wall Street seers have cautioned investors to prepare for a downturn in the economy

Recent Examples on the Web

Agnes is both a seer and healer, preparing natural remedies for the townsfolk to help with ailments and sickness. —Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025

The book spans more than six decades and charts the rise of Malone, 84, from an engineering background to his current status as billionaire and media industry seer. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

That plan goes to hell when Davina intercepts them and forbids Julia to go, because a seer named Maisri is coming to the castle. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Aug. 2025

With one crack of an egg in a bowl of water, the seer sees two yolks. —Lincee Ray August 29, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seer

• beer
• bier
• cheer
• clear
• dear
• deer
• drear
• ear
• fear
• fier
• gear
• hear

Kids Definition

seer

noun

ˈsi(ə)r 

especially for sense 1 also ˈsē-ər

1

: someone or something that sees

2

: a person who foresees or foretells events