wizard

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noun

wiz·​ard ˈwi-zərd How to pronounce wizard (audio)
1
: one skilled in magic : sorcerer
2
: a very clever or skillful person
computer wizards
3
archaic : a wise man : sage

wizard

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adjective

1
chiefly British : worthy of the highest praise : excellent
2
archaic : having magical influence or power
3
archaic : of or relating to wizardry : enchanted

Examples of wizard in a Sentence

Noun He is a wizard at math. the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature Adjective a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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Noun
O’Reilly has Stanley Cup pedigree, defensive prowess and is a wizard at the faceoff dot. Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Selena Gomez is making her return to the Disney+ series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place as free-wheeling wizard Alex Russo, and Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive first look from the episode. Calie Schepp, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025 The bartenders are wizards behind the bar, mixing up offbeat (yet tasty) cocktails like the Solero—think vodka, passion fruit, and cream that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Visiting your library in-person also grants you access to librarians, who are basically book wizards trained to sift through the overwhelming number of options and match you with the perfect read. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wizard

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard, from wis, wys wise

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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

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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

wizard

noun
wiz·​ard
ˈwiz-ərd
1
: a person skilled in magic : sorcerer, magician
2
: a very clever or skillful person
computer wizards
Etymology

Noun

Middle English wysard "wise man, a person skilled in magic," from wis, wys "wise," from Old English wis "wise"

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