surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē 

: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Examples of surrogacy in a Sentence

choosing between adoption and surrogacy

Recent Examples on the Web

During testimony, Gilkar said that surrogacy was not her first choice, but her only option. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

There’s plenty of conservative commentary and activism against surrogacy and adoption rights for gay couples, but not much momentum for legislation. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Such opponents broadly claim surrogacy treats a fetus as a product rather than a person. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

There are two types of surrogacy in Texas, and the rights a surrogate has depends on which type applies to one’s situation, according to the McClure Law Group, which specializes in family law in Dallas. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- 

plural surrogacies

: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Legal Definition

surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē 

plural surrogacies

1

: the office of a surrogate

2

: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother