pediatrician

noun

pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən 

variants or less commonly pediatrist

ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist 

pē-ˈdī-ə-

: a specialist in pediatrics

Examples of pediatrician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the first year of life, pediatricians track vital growth milestones and conduct routine exams for eye problems, ear problems, heart issues and breathing trouble. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Pan, a pediatrician, made national headlines during his time in Legislature for leading the state’s efforts to toughen school vaccine requirements. — Mathew Miranda june 23, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options. — Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026

Was her fever high enough to call the pediatrician? — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pediatrician

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

pediatrician

noun

pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən 

: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics

Medical Definition

pediatrician

noun

pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian

variants or chiefly British paediatrician

ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən 

: a specialist in pediatrics

called also pediatrist