arborist

noun

ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rist How to pronounce arborist (audio)
: a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees

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On June 15, the arborist was sitting on a log when a branch from a nearby tree fell and hit the victim in the head, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Blake Watkins, a master arborist and operations partner at Monster Tree Service, a company that provides local tree services, including plant management, tree pruning, and stump removal. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 Consulting a professional arborist may be prudent before making significant cuts. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 Chard voted yes but had concerns about the developer’s plan to remove 23 of 25 trees on the property, according to an arborist’s report. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arborist

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First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arborist was in 1755

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“Arborist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arborist. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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arborist

noun
ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rəst How to pronounce arborist (audio)
: a specialist in the care of trees
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