amputee

noun

am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had a limb amputated

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Quadruple amputee charged with murder Webber's case has gained national attention. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Stage Magic Hid Lieutenant Dan’s Legs Sinise’s portrayal of Lieutenant Dan was so convincing that audiences believed the production had cast an amputee. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Webber turned pro in the 2021-2022 season, becoming the first quadruple amputee in the history of the American Cornhole League. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026 Now, the first quadruple amputee in American Cornhole League history faces murder charges after being accused of fatally shooting a man while driving in Maryland. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amputee

Word History

Etymology

amput(ate) + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amputee was in 1910

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“Amputee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amputee. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

amputee

noun
am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had an arm or leg amputated

Medical Definition

amputee

noun
am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had a limb amputated

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