prestidigitator

[ˌprestəˌdijəˈtādər]

prestidigitator Definition

  • 1a person who performs magic tricks or sleight of hand
  • 2a conjurer

Using prestidigitator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prestidigitator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prestidigitator amazed the audience with his card tricks.

  • Example

    The children were delighted by the prestidigitator's performance at the birthday party.

  • Example

    The prestidigitator made a coin disappear and then reappear in the palm of his hand.

prestidigitator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prestidigitator

Phrases with prestidigitator

  • an expert magician or illusionist

    Example

    The master prestidigitator wowed the crowd with his incredible illusions.

  • a performance of magic tricks or sleight of hand

    Example

    The prestidigitation act was the highlight of the variety show.

  • prestidigitation techniques

    the methods used by a prestidigitator to perform magic tricks or sleight of hand

    Example

    The book explains the various prestidigitation techniques used by magicians.

Origins of prestidigitator

from French 'prestidigitateur', from 'prestigitation' meaning 'jugglery'

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Summary: prestidigitator in Brief

A 'prestidigitator' [ˌprestəˌdijəˈtādər] is a person who performs magic tricks or sleight of hand. It is synonymous with 'magician' and 'conjurer.' The term extends into phrases like 'master prestidigitator' and 'prestidigitation act,' denoting an expert performer and a performance of magic tricks, respectively.