B2noun formal 2K

Surgeon

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɜːdʒən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɜːrdʒən/"]/

Meaning of Surgeon

a doctor who is trained to perform surgery (= medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body)

In simple words: A doctor who performs operations on people.

Surgeon in a sentence

• a **brain/heart surgeon**
• Surgeons performed two operations on him yesterday.
• He is determined to qualify as a surgeon.
• Many people are terrified at the thought of the surgeon's knife.
• Surgeons removed her right leg above the knee.
• the surgeon who will operate on you

How to use Surgeon

Used in medical contexts, often formal. It's best to use when speaking about medical professionals or in healthcare discussions. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing health topics specifically.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'surgery'—a surgeon is someone who performs surgery.

Related words

Collocations with Surgeon

• distinguished
• eminent
• leading
• be
• work as
• become
• operate
• perform something
• insert something
• the surgeon’s knife

Synonyms for Surgeon

• doctor
• physician
• medical professional
• operator
• surgeon specialist

Opposites of Surgeon

• patient
• non-surgeon
• layperson

Common mistakes with Surgeon

• Confused with 'surge' which is a different action.
• Incorrectly using it as a verb, e.g., 'He surgeon the patient.'

Frequently asked questions about Surgeon

What does Surgeon mean?

A doctor who performs operations on people.

What is the definition of Surgeon?

a doctor who is trained to perform surgery (= medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body)

How do you use Surgeon in a sentence?

a **brain/heart surgeon**

Can you give another example of Surgeon?

Surgeons performed two operations on him yesterday.

What are synonyms for Surgeon?

Common alternatives include doctor, physician, medical professional, operator, surgeon specialist.

What is the opposite of Surgeon?

Opposite meanings include patient, non-surgeon, layperson.

What words go with Surgeon?

It commonly pairs with distinguished, eminent, leading, be, work as, become, operate, perform something, insert something, the surgeon’s knife.

What are common mistakes when using Surgeon?

Confused with 'surge' which is a different action. Incorrectly using it as a verb, e.g., 'He surgeon the patient.'

How do you pronounce Surgeon?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrdʒən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːdʒən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Surgeon formal or informal?

"Surgeon" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Surgeon?

Used in medical contexts, often formal. It's best to use when speaking about medical professionals or in healthcare discussions. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing health topics specifically.

What CEFR level is Surgeon?

"Surgeon" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.