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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An arborist with this certification will be the most qualified to identify vulnerable trees. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 An arborist can determine whether the limbs need trimming or the whole tree needs to be cut down. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 Ask any qualified arborist what a large shade tree is worth. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 Before devoting his time to ceramic flowers, Leo studied and trained as a landscape designer and arborist in Hong Kong and Singapore. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 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 10 Jul. 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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