wizard

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noun

wiz·​ard ˈwi-zərd How to pronounce wizard (audio)
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: one skilled in magic : sorcerer
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: 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
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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
The 38-year-old offensive wizard led the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL during the regular season at 33.2 points per game. Vincent Frank, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The software's setup wizard asks about income first and then moves on to credits, deductions, and taxes. PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025 Few movies are as heartwarming and nostalgic as the Harry Potter films, which — while more about magic, wizards and fantastic beasts — celebrate the season several times throughout the franchise. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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