warlock

noun

war·​lock ˈwȯr-ˌläk 

1

: a man practicing the black arts : sorcerer compare witch

2

: conjurer

Examples of warlock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His warlock power is immense and intense. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

That included everything from a sniper-like rogue to a warlock who serves Death itself. — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

There are barbarians with battle axes and swords, robots with laser guns, spaceships, a warlock with a skull for a face. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 2026

But meanwhile, these witches and warlocks are dedicating this whole night to Satan. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English warloghe, from Old English wǣrloga one that breaks faith, the Devil, from wǣr faith, troth + -loga (from lēogan to lie); akin to Old English wǣr true — more at very, lie

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for warlock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk

Kids Definition

warlock

noun

war·​lock ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌläk 

: a man who practices witchcraft : sorcerer, wizard