sorcerer
Sorcerer (noun) means someone who practises magic; a wizard. Example: “In the story, an old sorcerer guards the enchanted forest.”
How to use sorcerer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who does magic, or someone dazzlingly skilled at something.
Word forms
sorcerers plural
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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.