noun
Uncommon
sorcerer
SAW-suh-ruh
Sorcerer (noun) means someone who practises magic; a wizard. Example: “In the story, an old sorcerer guards the enchanted forest.”
noun
1
Someone who practises magic; a wizard.
"In the story, an old sorcerer guards the enchanted forest."
2
Someone whose skill in something seems almost magical.
"The goalscorer was Eberechi Eze, Palace’s sorcerer-in-chief, and it came in the 16th minute from an assist by Daniel Muñoz, who was irrepressible up and down the right."
— David Hytner, Crystal Palace stun Manchester City to win FA Cup amid drama and Henderson controversy (2025)
"The chef is a real sorcerer with nothing but a few spices and a hot pan."
How to use sorcerer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who does magic, or someone dazzlingly skilled at something.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a powerful sorcerer
an evil sorcerer
sorcerer's apprentice
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Word forms
- Plural
- sorcerers
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In the story, an old _____ guards the enchanted forest.
Etymology
From Old French sorcier, ultimately from Latin sors ("fate, lot") — the same root that gives us "sorcery."
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What does “sorcerer” mean?
The word “sorcerer” means someone who practises magic; a wizard. In plain terms, a person who does magic, or someone dazzlingly skilled at something.
How do you pronounce “sorcerer”?
“Sorcerer” is pronounced SAW-suh-ruh (/ˈsoɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorcerer” in a sentence?
Here is “sorcerer” used in a sentence: “In the story, an old sorcerer guards the enchanted forest.”
What part of speech is “sorcerer”?
“Sorcerer” is a noun.
Where does the word “sorcerer” come from?
The word “sorcerer” comes from Latin. From Old French sorcier, ultimately from Latin sors ("fate, lot") — the same root that gives us "sorcery.".
Is “sorcerer” a common word?
“Sorcerer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sorcerer” have?
“Sorcerer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who practises magic; a wizard.
