sorceress

noun

sor·​cer·​ess ˈsȯr-sə-rəs How to pronounce sorceress (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rəs
: a woman who is a sorcerer

Examples of sorceress in a Sentence

asked the sorceress to cast an evil spell over the village
Recent Examples on the Web Those wishes came true in September 2022, when the sorceress siblings reunited to enchant a new generation of Halloweeners in Disney+’s Hocus Pocus 2. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Based on Robert Jordan's beloved book series, The Wheel of Time stars Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, a sorceress investigating an ancient prophecy about a reincarnated being powerful enough to save the world — or destroy it. EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024 Who is Jennifer Kale from 'Agatha After All?' In the Disney+ series, Jennifer Kale, played by Sasheer Zamata, is a sorceress and potions expert who is member of Agatha's coven. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Sep. 2024 Agatha is thrust into the real world with no magical powers, and is instantly attacked by the powerful Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), who seems to be a sorceress, or more likely, Marvel’s embodiment of death. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sorceress 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sorceress was in the 14th century

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“Sorceress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorceress. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sorceress

noun
sor·​cer·​ess ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce sorceress (audio)
: a woman who practices sorcery : witch

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