doctor

[ˈdɑːktər]

doctor Definition

• 1. a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured
• 2. a person who has a doctorate, especially a PhD

Using doctor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doctor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to go see the doctor about my cough.

• Example

  She's a doctor of psychology.

• Example

  He's a medical doctor who specializes in cardiology.

• Example

  The doctor prescribed some medication for her back pain.

doctor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doctor

• physician
• surgeon
• medic
• practitioner
• specialist

Antonyms for doctor

• patient
• layman

Idioms Using doctor

• play doctor

  to pretend to be a doctor, especially as a child

  Example

  When we were kids, we used to play doctor and give each other check-ups.

• call in the doctor

  to ask a doctor to come and see a patient

  Example

  We had to call in the doctor when my grandfather started having chest pains.

• doctor up

  to add something to food or drink to make it taste better or to improve its appearance, often in a way that is not honest or legal

  Example

  He doctored up the soup with extra spices to make it more flavorful.

Phrases with doctor

• Doctor's orders

  an instruction given by a doctor, especially one that is strict or must be followed exactly

  Example

  I can't eat any sugar because of the doctor's orders.

• Doctor's note

  a written statement from a doctor that excuses a patient from work or school due to illness

  Example

  I had to bring in a doctor's note to prove that I was really sick.

• Doctor's surgery

  a place where a doctor sees patients for consultations and treatment

  Example

  I have an appointment at the doctor's surgery tomorrow morning.

Origins of doctor

from Latin 'doctus', meaning 'learned'

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Summary: doctor in Brief

The term 'doctor' [ˈdɑːktər] refers to a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured, or a person who has a doctorate. It encompasses various fields such as medicine, psychology, and education. Phrases like 'Doctor's orders' and 'Doctor's note' denote instructions and statements from doctors, while idioms like 'play doctor' and 'call in the doctor' refer to pretending to be a doctor and requesting a doctor's visit, respectively.