wand

noun

ˈwänd 

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

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

On the same day as Deadline’s announcement, Henrie posted a picture on Instagram of the script for the pilot with a wand on top of it. —Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024

Keep in mind that those who use Kansa wands sometimes note a temporary graying effect on their skin. —Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024

Equipped with real diamond grit, this wand works to add a more polished look to your skin, creating a bright and smooth complexion that everyone will compliment you on. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024

Use a water bubbler and a water wand to soak each plant by hand every two or three days from April through mid-October. —Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024

In January, Disney announced that the popular show was returning, with Disney Channel’s official Instagram account teasing the new show by posting a close-up photo of a Wizards pilot script with a toy wand laid over it. —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, slender stick, from Old Norse vǫndr; probably akin to Old English windan to wind, twist — more at wind entry 3

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wand

• magic wand

Kids Definition

wand

noun

ˈwänd 

1

: a slender rod used in performing magic

2

: a light rod or tube