surgeon
/ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: surgeons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
Noun
Examples
The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A surgeonfish.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “surgeon” mean?
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
Is “surgeon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.