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

Political consultant Jiggy Geronimo said on the call that the movement has to grow to be successful. —Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025

Dawn Laguens is former executive vice president for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and a current strategy and innovation consultant working on women’s health. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025

Ludwinski’s plan, according to the post, came together with the help of Zingerman’s and its business consultant, ZingTrain. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025

Apart from her retirement, county officials have not revealed additional expenses related to investigations, consultants, or legal fees, due to attorney-client privilege. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 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