surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Examples of surrogacy in a Sentence

choosing between adoption and surrogacy
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On this week's episode of The Kardashians, the Good American co-founder, 40, who has been candid in the past about difficulties connecting with her son after welcoming him via surrogacy, reflected on her experience in an emotional scene. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 The Tbilisi government proposed a ban on commercial surrogacy, preventing foreign couples from accessing the service in the country in 2023, according to Al Jazeera. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 Gestational surrogacy is an increasingly popular, and increasingly visible, option for individuals and couples looking to have kids. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025 And scroll through this slideshow of celebrities who've spoken about welcoming their own children through the surrogacy process. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surrogacy

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surrogacy was in 1982

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“Surrogacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrogacy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Legal Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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