sorcerer

noun

sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯr-sə-rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rər
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

Examples of sorcerer in a Sentence

a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends
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The previous movie, released in 2021, showed how the Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) and his forces attempted to wipe out Earth's champions before the big Mortal Kombat tournament between fighters from different realms. EW.com, 17 July 2025 Ainsworth will play Link, the young hero who battles the forces of evil from the dark sorcerer Ganon to rescue Princess Zelda and protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 July 2025 That lake, according to legend, was created after a local sorcerer and a witch had a feud that resulted in the latter falling to her death and causing a huge indentation in the earth that became filled with water. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 May 21, 2025 Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular anime, and the top-selling Manga in the world about Yuji Itadori, a high school student who joins a secret group of sorcerers that fight spirits. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sorcerer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sorcerer was in the 15th century

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“Sorcerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerer. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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sorcerer

noun
sor·​cer·​er ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rər How to pronounce sorcerer (audio)
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard

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