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

Pushing microsurgery limits While the ear was being preserved on the foot, surgeons worked to reconstruct the patient’s scalp and neck using skin grafts taken from her abdomen. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025

Flow Space spoke with surgeons, specialists and oncologists about some major breakthroughs this year, which include more personalized and precise surgeries and therapies. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2025

However, orthopedic surgeons explain that the amount of sugar in the beverage actually counteracts those bone-supporting benefits. —Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025

However, certain clinics and surgeons stand out in discussions on the basis of experience, case volume, international patient focus, and transparent communication. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 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