wand — A thin stick or rod, especially one used by a magician or fairy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A thin stick or rod, especially one used by a magician or fairy
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːnd/
Example Sentences
- Harry Potter's wand chose him at Ollivanders.
- She wished she had a magic wand to clean her messy room instantly.
- The maestro's wand danced gracefully through the air.
wand
NOUN[/wɑːnd/]
A thin stick or rod, especially one used by a magician or fairy
Magician's magical wand in action
With her wand above the pond, she forms an eternal bond!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wand derives from Old Norse vǫndr, meaning 'stick' or 'branch'. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian contact, and its meaning expanded to include a slender rod used as a magical instrument.
Breakdown
Old Norse vǫndr (stick, branch) directly developed into Middle English wand, with no productive affixes; the semantic shift from natural object to magical tool occurred during the medieval period.
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📝Examples
“Harry Potter's wand chose him at Ollivanders.”
“She wished she had a magic wand to clean her messy room instantly.”
“The maestro's wand danced gracefully through the air.”
“My cat thinks every thin stick is a wand and tries to catch it.”
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