consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt 

1

: one who consults another

2

: one who gives professional advice or services : expert

consultantship

kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of consultant

• adviser

Examples of consultant in a Sentence

They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.

a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

Recent Examples on the Web

Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Travers collaborated closely with the show’s native consultant, Julie O’Keefe, and worked with Osage artisans to craft costumes for all of the Osage characters. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Custom solutions were created when consultants used software development tools to create code. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Wong’s niece Anna Wong is also attached as a consultant, according to The Hollywood Reporter. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for consultant

• exultant
• resultant

Kids Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sult·​ant

kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt

1

: a person who consults another

2

: a person who gives professional advice or services

Medical Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt 

: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services