conjurer
Americannoun
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a person who conjures spirits or practices magic; magician.
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a person who practices legerdemain; juggler.
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a person who solemnly charges or entreats.
Etymology
Origin of conjurer
Middle English word dating back to 1300–1350; see origin at conjure, -er 1
Explanation
A conjurer is someone who can make an object magically appear. A conjurer might pull a silver dollar from your ear or a rabbit out of a hat. You can use the noun conjurer for an actual magician, especially one who specializes in making objects appear out of thin air. People who seem to work magic can also be described this way: "I was worried when we forgot our backpacks on the camping trip, but our counselor produced extra clothes and sleeping bags like a conjurer!"
Vocabulary lists containing conjurer
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Example Sentences
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Dating back to the late 18th century, “hoax” seems to derive from what a conjurer or juggler might say, a truncation of “hocus pocus,” utilized to divert the attention of an audience.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025
I give the credit to an experienced conjurer of the unexpected triumph: Peyton Manning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Goth Shakira is a digital conjurer based in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024
In a 1952 interview with Dahl for Argosy Magazine, he spoke about being fascinated by magic after a performance by an Indian conjurer who went by the name of Professor Moor.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023
The conjurer reached his hand to the Preacher and said, “Why, thank you, sir. Whom do I have the honour of addressing?”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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