arborist

noun

ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rist 

: a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees

Examples of arborist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the tree kept growing, eventually swallowing the metal into its vascular system and, said arborist Aron Landsaw of SavATree, choking off its ability to fully absorb vital nutrients. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

These symptoms can indicate root failure or internal decay and warrant evaluation by a certified arborist. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Shuenemeyer regularly chats with other arborists from Maine to Washington, looking to identify and catalog historic varieties of apples. — Kevin Strong, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Certified arborists can assess trees for structural issues, disease, or hazards to determine the safest course of action. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

arborist

noun

ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rəst 

: a specialist in the care of trees