Doctor Definition & Meaning
doctor
- noun
- a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"
- (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching; "the Doctors of the Church greatly influenced Christian thought down to the late Middle Ages"
- children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office; "the children explored each other's bodies by playing the game of doctor"
- a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution; "she is a doctor of philosophy in physics"
- verb
- alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive; "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol"
- give medical treatment to
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
"Doctor" in song lyrics
See how doctor is used in real songs:
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"Like surgery, lyrics incision, like a doctor"
60 Second Assassin — Fizza Funky -
"Been shoveling a coal as the engine's doctor"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"for Christ's sake get this man a doctor!"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P — Gun For the Whole Family
Words that rhyme with doctor
Usage tips for "doctor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "doctor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for doctor to find words that pair well.