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

May wanted gender-affirming surgery, but the closest surgeons her doctors referred her to were in Portland or Denver. — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026

The surgeon ordered several more tests, including a mammogram and a needle biopsy. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Thirty years later, Herbert West is a brilliant, secretive surgeon still chasing his father’s obsession. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2026

One surgeon takes sitting-down breaks during an operation to avoid blacking out from hunger. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 July 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