consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
Synonyms of consultantnext
1
: one who consults another
2
: one who gives professional advice or services : expert
consultantship noun

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
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Kerrie Kelly is a design consultant and the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio in California. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 Corey Williams, the DEI consultant, didn't grow up celebrating Juneteenth. Jennifer Rosen Heinz, Parents, 17 June 2026 The participants will follow a two-month hybrid program, both online and on-site during the Locarno Film Festival, mentored by producer Fibby Kioria from Kenya and curator, producer, arts manager and consultant Mitchell Harper from South Africa. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 However, during a recent City Council meeting, City Administrator Mike Brungardt said that city staff is looking at incorporating regulations around lower noise levels in its noise ordinance and working with consultants to study new setbacks needed for data center development. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultant

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of consultant was in 1697

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultant. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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 How to pronounce consultant (audio)
: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services

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