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

Outside of the labels, Moises AI, a non-generative AI music service that provides tools for musicians (like vocal isolation and mastering) appointed Charlie Puth as its chief music officer earlier this month, with the singer serving as a consultant for the company’s creative and product direction. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026

Garmin Smartwatch Deal The Garmin Venu 3 is a dedicated health consultant on your wrist. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

Dina Ciotola is an education consultant, professor and reform advocate. —Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

Austin Campbell, a crypto consultant and instructor at New York University, said concerns about the loan arrangement appear justified. —Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Apr. 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