the doctor
noun
variants
or the doctor's
: the place where a doctor works
I saw her at the doctor's last week.
How long will you be at the doctor?
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Finally, the doctor gains consciousness and recovers with a little rest.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Outside of the doctor’s office, maintaining a well-rounded diet is key (for anything, not just nail health).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
However, the visit to the doctor didn’t go as planned.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the doctor
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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