American English
/ˈmæ.ʤɪk̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A special power that can make things happen in ways that do not seem natural.
Practice out loudA special power that can make things happen in ways that do not seem natural.
The story is about a boy who can do magic.
The witch used magic to open the door.
magic spell · magic wand · black magic
do + magic
use + magic + to + verb
The skill of making people think that impossible things are happening, especially as entertainment.
We watched a magician perform magic on stage.
Her magic surprised everyone at the party.
magic trick · magic show · street magic
perform + magic
watch + someone + do + magic
A special quality that makes something exciting, beautiful, or successful.
There is magic in the way she tells stories.
This small town has a special kind of magic.
the magic of · magic touch
[something] + have + magic
the + magic + of + noun
Connected with special powers that can make impossible things happen.
The children found a magic door in the forest.
She carried a magic wand in the story.
magic powers · magic kingdom
magic + noun
To produce a very good effect, often in a way that is difficult to explain.
Give the medicine time to work its magic.
Very quickly and easily, as if by special powers.
The stain disappeared like magic.
A special skill that makes something successful or attractive.
She has a magic touch with plants.