noun

pediatrician

pee-deer-TRIHSHN

Pediatrician (noun) means a doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents. Example: “We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup.”

noun

A doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents.

"We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup."

How to use pediatrician

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA children's doctor.

UK vs US

British English usually spells it "paediatrician."

Common pairings

see a pediatrician pediatrician's office

Word forms

pediatricians plural

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Etymology

Formed from "pediatric" plus the suffix "-ian," used for people who practice a field.

Synonyms

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pediatrist baby doctor paediatrician

Related words

paediatrician

Rhymes for pediatrician

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pediatrician” mean?

The word “pediatrician” means a doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents. In plain terms, a children's doctor.

How do you pronounce “pediatrician”?

“Pediatrician” is pronounced pee-deer-TRIHSHN (/ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “pediatrician” in a sentence?

Here is “pediatrician” used in a sentence: “We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup.”

What part of speech is “pediatrician”?

“Pediatrician” is a noun.

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