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

Sylvester surgeons determined a breast-conserving lumpectomy was the better option, according to UHealth. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The company’s new surgical system for spine, cranial, and ear, nose, and throat procedures—Stealth Axis—is designed to help surgeons plan and execute personalized procedures based on a patient’s needs. — Dominque Mosbergen, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

No, James Wolk and Jen Landon are our recurring guest surgeons right now. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Last year, SimBioSys developed TumorSight Viz, which turns breast MRI into a 3D model of the tumor to give surgeons a clearer visualization. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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