sorcerer

noun

sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯr-sə-rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rər
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

Examples of sorcerer in a Sentence

a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends
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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025 The sorcerers also reveal that Bruce Banner has become Infinity Hulk, a living vessel for the Infinity Stones. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025 Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22 at 76, was honored during the Sept. 7 MTV awards show with a musical salute from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, British pop-punk rocker Yungblud and guitar sorcerer Nuno Bettencourt. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 For his part, He-Man has a team that includes Battlecat, Man-at-Arms, the sorcerer Orko, Teela, and, uh… Fisto. Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sorcerer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Sorcerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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sorcerer

noun
sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

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