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

Weekly jobless claims have been in check, and the total layoff pace in 2026 is the slowest in four years, according to outplacement consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Investigators interviewed the consultant, who said the process worked in reverse. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Wellness services can extend to fitness evaluations, trainers, nutrition resources and lifestyle consultants. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Around 2004, his mother met Ron Wong, a political consultant who had started a boot camp for Asian Americans interested in getting into politics. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 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