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 county intends to hire FEMA public assistance consultant firm Del Sol Consulting, which is owned by two former FEMA employees, to navigate FEMA requirements and maximize reimbursement. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Pugh, now a political consultant, has worked against the billionaire tax ballot measure, which Regan said gave her a reason to lie about him. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The problem was agreeing to a strategy in a meeting, then abandoning it because another doctor, consultant or conference speaker suggested something different, while still expecting consistent results. — Chris Suchánek, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Morton joins the footwear firm from after serving as an independent consultant, advising brands including Fortnum & Mason on consumer strategy, transformation and international growth. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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