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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Consult a certified arborist familiar with invasive pests. James Campbell, Mercury News, 28 July 2025 Find a certified arborist through the websites of the Illinois Arborist Association (illinoisarborist.org) or the International Society of Arboriculture (treesaregood.org/findanarborist). Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 These are easy do-it-ourselves things that don’t require calling in a certified arborist, although that’s always a great idea if the wheels start to come off. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 In the meantime, Hocker notes that Sacramento residents can take action by getting involved with local tree advocacy groups and arborists. Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for arborist

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First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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