Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

C-section

[see-sek-shuhn] / ˈsiˌsɛk ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Afterward, Germany’s public healthcare covered my pregnancy checkups, a C-section, two nights in the hospital and at-home midwife visits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“Unless it’s an emergency C-section or something like that, it’s known well ahead of time and you can plan for it,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jan. 23, 2026

The pop star, who opened up about her motherhood journey for her 2023 pregnancy book “Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie,” welcomed both her sons via C-section.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2026

Attempts to restrict Soumah from Sabina began while she was recovering from an emergency C-section.

From Barron's Jan. 15, 2026

Nine months after that yes, on February 20, 1984, my mother checked into Hillbrow Hospital for a scheduled C-section delivery.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

She has been studying the condition for 20 years and has seen it increase in line with C-sections.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

"About one-third of U.S. births are C-sections," said Dr. Takenoshita.

From Science Daily Oct. 13, 2025

Relatedly, the defendants dismiss the possibility of Anderson’s C-section scar as disfigurement even though it will likely mean more C-sections in those future pregnancies.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2025

C-sections can save lives in some circumstances but also have a higher risk of hemorrhage, the office said.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2024

The state has high rates of C-sections, and rates of preterm births and infant deaths are worse than the national average.

From New York Times Jun. 15, 2024




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training