consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt 

1

: one who consults another

2

: one who gives professional advice or services : expert

consultantship

kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of consultant

• adviser

Examples of consultant in a Sentence

They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.

a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

Recent Examples on the Web

The duo, who run Alpha Productions out of Pasadena, work as consultants for films, shows, commercials and music videos involving table tennis. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025

Abby McCloskey is a columnist, podcast host, and consultant. —Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025

In October, a subcommittee formed by Lawson-Remer to study the county’s finances began trying to hire a consultant to poll voters on the question. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025

Launched in 2012 more as a hobby and a personal way to honor her late mother — after whose nickname the company is labeled — Maison Jejia officially took shape as a brand around 2016, when Marino decided to devote herself to the project, giving up her role as a consultant at Max Mara. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for consultant

• exultant
• resultant

Kids Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sult·​ant

kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt

1

: a person who consults another

2

: a person who gives professional advice or services

Medical Definition

consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt 

: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services