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

• adviser
• advisor

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 Waukesha School District is also considering closing schools, and a consultant has recommended Milwaukee Public Schools close schools. —Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025

So, what makes his coaching stand out in a crowded field of mentors and consultants? —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025

And if that doesn’t ease your mind, maybe this will: Knaus family members have been kept as consultants, and longtime general manager and former co-owner Thomas Blocher plans to stay involved as a kitchen consultant to keep an eye on the new bakery. —Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025

In 2017, Mondelez resolved allegations that its Indian unit used a consultant to bribe government officials for licenses. —Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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