surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

plural surgeons

: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

Examples of surgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sandra Oh became a fan favorite on Grey's Anatomy as Cristina Yang, Meredith's best friend and an elite cardiothoracic surgeon. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025

In response, surgeons, doctors and dentists are shifting focus to preventative wellness, whether that’s reducing inflammation, or improving skin quality to increase the efficiency of aesthetic treatments. —Hyku Desesto, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

Williams recommends that those looking for hair loss treatment first receive a diagnosis from a specialist and never pay for a transplant without directly speaking to the surgeon who will be performing it. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025

With this technique, the surgeon isn't going as deeply under the skin to tighten as one would with a deep-plane facelift. —Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English surgien, from Anglo-French, alteration of cirurgien, from cirurgerie surgery

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing surgeon

• flight surgeon
• plastic surgeon
• surgeon general
• surgeon's knot
• veterinary surgeon

Rhymes for surgeon

• sturgeon
• neurosurgeon

Kids Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

: a physician who specializes in surgery

Medical Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

1

: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

2

: the senior medical officer of a military unit