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

Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced the decision in a statement Wednesday. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky has called the consultant’s work an unfinished draft containing errors, inconsistencies, outdated information and data-validation problems. — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Along with Iannotti, political consultant Eric Foglesong and former Seminole County GOP chair Ben Paris were charged for their roles in the scheme. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Brightline is questioning the report’s methodology and thoroughness, noting the consultants did not speak to anyone at the rail company. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 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