wonder-worker
[ wuhn-der-wur-ker ]
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noun
a worker or performer of wonders or marvels.
Origin of wonder-worker
1First recorded in 1590–1600
Other words from wonder-worker
- wonder-working, adjective
Words Nearby wonder-worker
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How to use wonder-worker in a sentence
Provided, mind you—that you have a bottle of my wonder-worker to kill the rats and save your corn for the mule.
The Clansman | Thomas DixonEdison, the wonder-worker, meant more to the popular imagination of Europe than all the soldiers and all the ships of his country.
The Enemies of Women | Vicente Blasco IbezTheir territory was left unspoiled; but they had lost their wonder-worker.
The Terms of Surrender | Louis TracyThe wonder worker tries to make each customer believe that he is buying at the lowest price.
Dollars and Sense | Col. Wm. C. HunterTales of marvel and magic grew up about him, and he became a wonder-worker for the superstitious people.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) | Charles Morris
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