wand

noun
UK: /wɒnd/
US: /wɑːnd/

  1. A thin stick, often made of wood, that is used to perform magic tricks or in magical stories.

    1. The magician waved his wand and made the rabbit disappear.
    2. In fairy tales, a fairy often uses a wand to grant wishes and change things.

  2. A device that is shaped like a thin stick and is used for a particular purpose, such as scanning items or applying makeup.

    1. The shop assistant scanned the items with a barcode wand.
    2. She applied her mascara using a special wand designed for lengthening lashes.

Synonyms

scepter staff device stick rod
wand verb

  1. To move or wave something, such as a hand or arm, in a way that suggests casting a spell or performing magic.

    1. He liked to wand his hand to make things more spectacular.
    2. The director wanded his arm, signaling the orchestra to begin the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wand" in English means: A thin stick, often made of wood, that is used to perform magic tricks or in magical stories., A device that is shaped like a thin stick and is used for a particular purpose, such as scanning items or applying makeup..

The phonetic transcription of "wand" is /wɒnd/ in British English and /wɑːnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wand": scepter, staff, device, stick, rod.

Example usage of "wand": "The magician waved his wand and made the rabbit disappear.". More examples on the page.