expert

verb

ex·​pert ˈek-ˌspərt 

experted; experting; experts

intransitive verb

: to serve as an expert

Examples of expert in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Building a factual record that firmly establishes the defendant’s primary responsibility - through photographs, video, witness accounts, and expert analysis - is an important component of effective plaintiff advocacy in California. —Anton Lucanus may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026

Pemberton went to Paris and to expert Baschet musician Thomas Bloch to record the ‘40s-era organ made of glass tubes of varying length, played with wet fingertips. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026

The three-day tour, which began Sunday, was for intermediate to expert skiers, according to the company's website. —ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026

Deer Valley has plenty of black diamond runs scattered throughout the resort, but this is an entire playground completely dedicated to expert skiers. —Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

derivative of expert entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing expert

• efficiency expert
• expert opinions
• expert system
• expert witness

Rhymes for expert

• inexpert

Kids Definition

expert

1 of 2 adjective

ex·​pert ˈek-ˌspərt  ik-ˈspərt 

: showing special skill or knowledge gained from training or experience

expert advice

expertly adverb

expertness noun

expert

2 of 2 noun

ex·​pert ˈek-ˌspərt 

: a person with special skill in or knowledge of a subject

Legal Definition

expert

noun

ex·​pert

: a person with special or superior skill or knowledge in a particular area see also expert witness at witness