English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

magician

muh-JIH-shuhn
noun
1
A performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic.
"The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight."
2
A person believed to practice real magic or sorcery, especially in fiction and folklore.
"In the legend, an old magician guards the entrance to the enchanted forest."
3
Someone remarkably skilled at a craft, as if by magic.
"Their new coach is a real magician when it comes to turning struggling players around."

How to Use Magician

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA stage performer of magic tricks, a fictional sorcerer, or (informally) someone amazingly skilled.

Common pairings
a stage magician a real magician

Word Forms

magicians plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “magician” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight.

Etymology

From Middle French magicien, from magique ("magic").

Related Words

Rhymes for magician

See all rhymes for magician →

People Also Searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial