amputee

noun

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

Examples of amputee in a Sentence

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So, Thomas started reaching out to Paralympians and other below-the-knee amputees who were actively involved in athletics and competitive fitness training. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Kiki befriended fellow amputees Dima Aktaa - who lost her leg in the Syrian war - and Rebecca Legon - born with a underdeveloped femur - and encouraged them to try out for her team. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Joining me now from Sunland, New Mexico, triple amputee Air Force veteran and president of We Build the Wall, Brian Kolfage. Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024 Children become amputees through birth defects, cancer or accidents. Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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