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

The surgeons use contrast dye to clearly see the blood vessels. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026

That’s not true, according to the surgeon who eventually operated on the correct shoulder, the complaint states. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Have dinner at Wildes at the Lodge, named for William Wilde, a renowned surgeon who owned a home in the area—and who happened to be the father of a writer named Oscar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

His parents, both surgeons, moved around a lot and Liu would often get bored, turning to drawing to pass the time. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 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