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

The large attendance is expected because the meeting will feature a presentation on options for a Downtown Improvement Plan from consultant Houseal Lavigne, which is expected to bring multiple ideas for consideration in its presentation. —Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

Ryland is only supposed to be a consultant. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026

The judges testified last week about arranging for police protection, hiring security consultants, and installing sophisticated alarm systems. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026

Some credit card consultant owes you some money back on that advice. —Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 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