medic

1 of 2

noun (1)

med·​ic ˈme-dik 

: any of a genus (Medicago) of leguminous herbs (such as alfalfa)

medic

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one engaged in medical work or study

especially : corpsman

Synonyms of medic

Noun (1)

• doctor
• physician

Examples of medic in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the wounded soldier called for a medic

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The demonstration illustrated how an aircraft could administer medication without requiring a medic’s immediate presence. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

The citizens of the Capitol finally turn against Snow after a ship appearing to belong to his forces drops bombs on a crowd of children and medics there. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026

The program meets military medics, corpsmen and service members at the crossroads of their transition, guiding them into professional health programs. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Authorities told the outlet that the child was found unconscious, after which first responders performed CPR until medics arrived at the scene. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English medike, from Latin medica, from Greek mēdikē, from feminine of mēdikos of Media, from Mēdia Media

Noun (2)

Latin medicus

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for medic

• melchizedek
• paramedic

Kids Definition

medic

noun

med·​ic

ˈmed-ik

: a person engaged in medical work

especially : corpsman

Medical Definition

medic

noun

med·​ic ˈmed-ik 

: a person engaged in medical work

especially : corpsman