alchemist

[ al-kuh-mist ]

noun

1. a person who is versed in or practices alchemy.

alchemist

/ ˈælkəmɪst /

noun

1. a person who practises alchemy

Word History and Origins

Origin of alchemist¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English alkamist, probably from Medieval Latin alchymista, equivalent to alchym(ia) alchemy + -ista -ist

Example Sentences

Chefs at Alchemist, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Denmark, have created a dessert in which its fungal enzymes enhance the sweetness and flavor of a sugarless rice custard.

From Salon

“Chivo is an alchemist. He challenges creative and technological limitations,” says Cuarón about his closest partner behind the camera.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fact that Emily and I are constrained about what we can say is lame,” said Glenn McDonald, Spotify’s former “Data Alchemist,” who was caught in the same round of layoffs as White and has similar contractual restrictions.

From Los Angeles Times

That band’s Damon Krukowski noted on his blog that Spotify’s “data alchemist” Glenn McDonald reached out to explain the quirk.

From Los Angeles Times

They always pose hard: Alchemist’s mean mug, Estevan’s mean mug.

From Los Angeles Times