noun
Uncommon
sorcery
SAW-suh-ree
Sorcery (noun) means the practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft. Example: “Villagers accused the old woman of sorcery.”
noun
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The practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft.
"Villagers accused the old woman of sorcery."
"The novel is full of sorcery, dragons, and ancient prophecies."
"The tale is full of magic and sorcery."
"In the Middle Ages, people were often accused of practicing sorcery."
How to use sorcery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMagic, especially of the dark or witchcraft kind.
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Common pairings
practice sorcery
accused of sorcery
dark sorcery
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- Plural
- sorceries
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Etymology
From Old French sorcerie, ultimately from Latin sors ("fate, lot") — the same root behind "sorcerer."
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What does “sorcery” mean?
The word “sorcery” means the practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft. In plain terms, magic, especially of the dark or witchcraft kind.
How do you pronounce “sorcery”?
“Sorcery” is pronounced SAW-suh-ree (/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorcery” in a sentence?
Here is “sorcery” used in a sentence: “Villagers accused the old woman of sorcery.”
What part of speech is “sorcery”?
“Sorcery” is a noun.
Where does the word “sorcery” come from?
The word “sorcery” comes from Latin. From Old French sorcerie, ultimately from Latin sors ("fate, lot") — the same root behind "sorcerer.".
Is “sorcery” a common word?
“Sorcery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
