counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

variants or counsellor

1

: a person who gives advice or counseling

a marriage counselor

2

: lawyer

specifically : one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court

The defendant conferred with his counselor.

3

: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

The counselor led the campers on a hike through the woods.

counselorship

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• consultant
• adviser
• counsel
• advisor
• expert

Examples of counselor in a Sentence

He works as a camp counselor.

a young couple going to a marriage counselor

Recent Examples on the Web

Among those gathered under the palms at the workshop’s long outdoor table placed near an outdoor fireplace to ward off the morning chill were an architect, a publicist and a counselor. —Dan Morrison, USA Today, 26 July 2025

Repeated cellphone use could lead to a parent-teacher conference or conference with a school counselor or administrator. —Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025

To book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor, call 352-386-1185. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025

As the kids worked their way through the tie-dye station, several TSU students working as counselors made sure everything went smoothly. —Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing counselor

• counselor-at-law
• guidance counselor

Rhymes for counselor

• councillor
• councilor
• counsellor

Kids Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or

variants or counsellor

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

1

: a person who gives advice

guidance counselor

2

: lawyer

3

: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp

Medical Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or

variants or counsellor

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

: a person engaged in counseling

Legal Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​se·​lor

ˈkau̇n-sə-lər

: counsel