amputee

noun

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

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This decision, however, would lead to Hazard becoming a triple amputee — with a dropship crashing into his flat during a battle between rival forces, Overwatch and Talon, killing his father and leaving Hazard himself trapped for two days. Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025 According to the release, any savings made by stopping such care will go toward helping paralyzed veterans and amputees. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 According to the release, any savings from ending this type of care will go to supporting paralyzed veterans and amputees. Jaden Amos, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 It's used for amputees, paralyzed drivers and those suffering from hip displacement issues. Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 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 27 Apr. 2025.

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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