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

Jack Horner, a renowned paleontologist who worked as a consultant on all seven films in the Jurassic Park franchise, is no longer employed as a lecturer at Chapman University, following his name appearing several times in the Epstein files. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026

Precinct 4 commissioner Democrats Leadership coach and organizational development consultant Nydia Cárdenas has a majority of the 21,877 votes with 59% of ballots cast. —Rachel Royster updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026

Crockett seemed to see enemies everywhere, and closed her campaign lashing out at certain political consultants and reporters. —Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026

Erica Dunbar serves as historical consultant and co-executive producer. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Mar. 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