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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Like most of the weekend’s events—which also include Throwline, Work Climb, Open Ascent, Speed Climb, and a final Masters’ Challenge for the top five competitors—Aerial Rescue is designed to simulate a day in the life of an arborist. Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 In the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles sits Frogtown Flora, a micro-urban flower farm, founded by Kathleen Ferguson, a horticulturist, certified arborist and landscape designer. Elisa Bocanegra, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 Mulch Many rustic paths make use of a mulch of some kind, such as shredded bark, cocoa bean shells, or arborist chips. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026 Signage is in place for trail users and for arborists to haul debris. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arborist

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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 25 Mar. 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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