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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For example, the director who personally cuts down a tree may be held to the standard of care of arborists or tree removal firms. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026 Larry Caplan is a certified arborist and owner of Caplan's Tree & Landscape Consulting. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026 McNee advised anyone who sees a severe crack in a tree to consult an arborist to evaluate if the tree is a safety hazard. Melina Khan, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026 McNee advised anyone who sees a severe crack in a tree to consult an arborist to evaluate if the tree is a safety hazard. Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arborist

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First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Feb. 2026.

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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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